Every year, U.S. News & World Report publishes rankings that often draw attention and frustration from universities and applicants, maintaining the same top schools most years.
The rankings have come under criticism for manipulated data and unclear methodologies, yet they remain influential for students and parents in college search processes.
Despite private detestation from university leaders, rankings serve as status symbols and tools for narrowing college options, highlighting a complex relationship with higher education.
U.S. News insists its rankings perform a public service, claiming to simplify the collegiate marketplace for students, even as they face ongoing scrutiny and complaints.
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