GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida appeared to stabilize its perch among the nation’s top universities in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings, released Tuesday, even as the campus has weathered one the most politically turbulent years in its recent memory.

UF was ranked No. 7 among public universities — the same position it held last year — and No. 30 overall when private institutions are included. Four years ago, the university achieved its coveted “Top 5” status before slipping for two consecutive years beginning in 2023.

Other Florida institutions generally fared better in this year’s rankings :

Florida State University climbed two spots to No. 21 among public institutions and three spots to No. 51 overall.

University of South Florida rose in both categories

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