FIU Tops State Universities Again

Florida International University tops the state university rankings with a stellar 97 out of 100, driven by graduate earnings, graduation rates, and student retention. Meanwhile, Florida Gulf Coast University climbs slightly to 73, still last but avoiding the dreaded under-70 mark. Two schools, Florida A&M and New College, saw steep declines—with New College now second-lowest—especially in high-earning grads. But Florida Polytechnic University shines with a 19% jump in four-year graduation rates and a 13-point score boost. With $645 million in performance-based incentives on the table, Florida’s higher ed system is under serious pressure—and serious investment—to keep climbing. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/477d3c581c3a4099