UC is the best public university in the country
The Forbes 2026 “America’s Top Colleges” list ranked eight UC campuses among its top 30 public universities, with six among the top 50 schools, public or private.
11 February 2025 
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UC’s youngest stars shine on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list
The 2025 Forbes “30 Under 30” list features 46 UC alums, students and faculty from eight campuses and two national labs.
16 September 2024
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All nine UC campuses rise to the top in new rankings
The Wall Street Journal and Forbes magazine both agree: The University of California’s nine undergraduate campuses are among the best in the nation.
UC tops Forbes, Washington Monthly rankings as America’s best university system
Four UC campuses are among the top 25 of all private or public universities in the country, says Forbes.
