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.
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.
The 2025 Forbes “30 Under 30” list features 46 UC alums, students and faculty from eight campuses and two national labs.
The Wall Street Journal and Forbes magazine both agree: The University of California’s nine undergraduate campuses are among the best in the nation.
Four UC campuses are among the top 25 of all private or public universities in the country, says Forbes.