(-- The University of Portland)
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UP was ranked first for service nationwide, according to Washington Monthly's annual college rankings, which was released Aug. 29. The University was ranked best among 553 "master's universities."
The rankings are based on five categories: alumni serving in the Peace Corps, students in ROTC, students' participation in community service, students' annual service hours and the university's institutional support of service initiatives.
UP also ranked fifth overall, an increase from its 11th overall ranking in 2010.
That ranking is based on social mobility (recruiting and graduating low-income students), research and service.
- Sarah Hansell
