Aug. 17, 2007
Contact: Rita Mitchell , University Relations
UT Martin improves in top tier of U.S. News rankings; enrollment increase expected
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin continued its top-tier ranking for master's level public universities in the South in the 2008 edition of America's Best Colleges compiled by U.S.News & World Report. The rankings, released this week, rate colleges and universities using information gathered from various sources.
UT Martin tied for 20th place among public universities in the South that grant bachelor's and master's degrees – improved from a 21st-place tie in the 2007 rankings.
"We are pleased to be ranked in the top 20 for public universities in the South," said Dr. Thomas Rakes, UT Martin chancellor.
Colleges are ranked against their peers using information submitted in a survey completed by the institutions and other sources. Categories used to determine the rankings and to measure academic quality include peer assessment, retention, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources and the alumni giving rate.
In the 2008 rankings, UT Martin improved its graduation rates and opportunities for faculty and students to interact.
"We take pride in the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, students and alumni who enable us to be rated highly by U.S.News and other publications," Rakes said.
Early numbers for fall semester 2007 point to a continued enrollment increase at the university. Classes are set to begin Aug. 27.
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