Innovation and Social Mobility Recognized in U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings

New York Institute of Technology was recognized for both its innovation and social mobility among universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings.

The university was ranked No. 18 in the Regional Universities North Most Innovative Schools category. In this new ranking, college presidents, provosts, and admissions deans were asked to nominate up to 15 colleges or universities in their ranking category that are making the most innovative improvements in terms of curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology, or facilities. New York Tech also achieved a No. 29 ranking among Top Performers on Social Mobility in Regional Universities North, up from No. 38 in 2025, reflecting its strong graduation rate of students who were awarded Pell Grants.