Study Group North American partner universities amongst the top 10% across the USA

James Madison University ISC students walking through campus

With more than 4,400 higher education institutions in the USA, international students will find the degree program that meets their needs and goals. Study Group’s partner universities are exceptional choices with high-caliber degree programs, internship opportunities, and dedicated support.

Top recognition is another accolade for our US partners. U.S. News & World Report released its Best Colleges rankings on 23 September 2025, and our universities are amongst the best.

Alex Marston, General Manager for Study Group North America, said, “The U.S. News rankings remain an important reference point as international students choose their university. We're happy to see our U.S. partners included on this list, which solidifies what we already know: our U.S. partner universities deliver quality education, great value, and unparalleled support for international students.”

This year, four partner universities are ranked amongst the top 185 national universities: James Madison University, Mercer University, DePaul University, and Florida Atlantic University.

James Madison University

James Madison University is ranked #151 this year, placing our longest-standing U.S. partner amongst the top 35% of all national U.S. universities. Additionally, JMU is ranked #79 amongst 225 public universities, placing our partner university in the top 35% of national public universities. U.S. News & World Report highlights JMU in other areas as well: 

  • #22 best undergraduate teaching 
  • #29 best engineering program (non-doctorate-offering schools) 
  • #56 most innovative school 
  • #58 best first-year experience 
  • #109 best undergraduate business program 
  • #212 best undergraduate computer science program

Mercer University

Study Group opened applications for Mercer University in early September, and we’re excited to see Mercer as a top university, tied for #169 best national university. This places Mercer in the top 39% of all national universities. Additionally, Mercer is a top 40 best school, coming in at #38 in the nation. While Study Group is recruiting for graduate programs only, it’s important to note that U.S. News & World Report rankings Mercer’s undergraduate teaching at 58 with several programs earning national rankings.

DePaul University

DePaul University is tied for #169 top national university alongside Mercer. Additionally, DePaul’s undergraduate business program is ranked #88 in the USA. Other U.S. News & World Report rankings for DePaul include 

  • #58 best undergraduate teaching 
  • #63 best value school 
  • #154 best undergraduate computer science program 

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University is amongst the top national universities again with a new ranking of #183 and as #100 amongst the nation’s public universities. Additionally, the university garnered highlights including 

  • #159 best value school 
  • #150 best undergraduate business program, including #23 best international business program 
  • #161 best undergraduate engineering program (doctorate-offering schools) 
  • #229 best undergraduate computer science program 

Other Partner Rankings

Our other partner universities achieved the notable rankings, placing them amongst the best universities in the U.S. 

  • California State University San Marcos: #23 best university, regional west 
  • #13 top public school, regional west 
  • Long Island University: #373 top national university 
  • Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi: #395-434 top national university 
  • #113 best undergraduate engineering program (non-doctorate-offering schools) 
  • #287 best undergraduate business program 
  • #329 best undergraduate computer science program 
  • Towson University: #11 best university, regional north 
  • #3 top public school, regional north 
  • #64 best value school regional north 
  • #214 best undergraduate computer science program 
  • #225 best undergraduate business program 
  • University of Hartford: #301 top national university 
  • #60 best undergraduate engineering program (non-doctorate-offering schools) 
  • #225 best undergraduate business program 
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha: #301 top national university 
  • #150 best undergraduate business program 
  • #164 best public school 
  • #177 best undergraduate computer science program 
  • Western Washington University: #23 best university, regional west 
  • #13 top public school, regional west 
  • #41 best value school, regional west 
  • #197 best engineering program (non-doctorate-offering schools) 
  • #328-584 best computer science program 
  • #335 best undergraduate business program