A couple of eastern carolinas colleges made the latest US News and World Report rankings.
Coker College in Hartsville was named one of the best baccalaureate colleges for 2011. This is the 15th year the news magazine named Coker one of America's Best Colleges. It ranked in the top 20 of colleges in the south.
"It is an honor to once again be recognized as one of the 20 best Southern Colleges. We believe we are preparing young women and men for the next step in their lives in a manner that is truly different than that of many schools." said Coker College President Dr. Robert L. Wyatt. "We are redefining our student's entire collegiate experience and are encouraged to once again have the work of our talented faculty and staff recognized by our peer institutions."
Francis Marion University in Florence was also named one of the south's best regional universities.
It is an honor to be selected as one of America's Best Colleges in the 2011 edition of the U.S. News and World Report," said FMU President Luther F. Carter. "This ranking reflects our continued commitment to scholarship and teaching and is a reflection of the quality of our students and distinguished faculty."
US News looks at peer assessment, graduation rate and alumni giving as well as other factors in its rankings.
The University of South Carolina's business school earned the number one ranking for the 14th consecutive year.
The entire listing is from US News is available here and also be published in the September issue of U.S. News & World Report.
