"University of California, Berkeley swooped in for the second year in a row to claim the No. 1 spot, in another blow to UCLA's long-running dominance."
"Despite UCLA's slip, the school's stats are still impressive, boasting a highly competitive acceptance rate hovering around 9%, meaning fewer than one in 10 applicants get accepted."
"Metrics like graduation rates, faculty resources and student outcomes all factor into the final rankings, highlighting the comprehensive evaluation process used by U.S. News & World Report."
University of California, Berkeley has secured the No. 1 position in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for the second consecutive year, displacing UCLA, which held the top spot from 2018 to 2025. UC San Diego and UC Davis also made significant strides, ranking sixth and tenth, respectively. Despite falling to second, UCLA maintains a competitive acceptance rate of around 9%, outperforming Berkeley's 11%. UCLA ranks 17th nationally, tied with Rice University and Vanderbilt University, with various metrics influencing the rankings.
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