How Southern California schools fared in US News and World Report’s rankings

Colleges and universities in Southern California are among the top-ranked schools across the country.

In U.S. News and World Report’s latest list of college rankings, half of the top 10 public universities are in Southern California. U.S. News and World Report scores each school based on graduation rates, peer assessments and faculty resources.

This year, a few campuses hit new milestones, like reaching a top 10 ranking for their academic programs or keeping high ranks year after year.