McKEESPORT, Pa. — Penn State Greater Allegheny earned three placements in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report "Best Colleges" rankings in the categories of Regional Colleges North, Top Public Schools, and Top Performers on Social Mobility.
The rankings come as the Greater Allegheny campus continues to expand its academic offerings and invest in the student experience. In September, the campus reported a 50% year-over-year increase in students new to campus, based on preliminary fall 2026 enrollment figures, alongside new academic programs and campus improvements.
In the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, which evaluate nearly 1,500 U.S. colleges and universities based on academic quality and student outcomes, the Greater Allegheny campus was ranked No. 39 (tie) among Regional Colleges in the North, No. 24 (tie) among Top Public Schools in the Regional Colleges North category and No. 20 for Social Mobility among Regional Colleges in the North.
The Regional Colleges North category includes institutions that focus primarily on undergraduate education and serve students throughout the northeastern United States. The Greater Allegheny campus’ placement among the top public colleges in the region reflect the ongoing work and momentum to expand educational opportunities in the Greater Pittsburgh Region.
The Social Mobility ranking recognizes institutions that successfully enroll and graduate students receiving Pell grants and create pathways to economic opportunity. The Greater Allegheny campus’ ranking of No. 20 for Social Mobility places the campus among the region’s leaders in supporting undergraduate students overcome financial barriers to higher education and earn their Penn State degrees.
Together, the rankings offer prospective students and families another perspective on the Greater Allegheny campus as they explore their college options. To learn more about the Greater Allegheny campus, visit greaterallegheny.psu.edu.