Engineering climbs 16 spots in the U.S. News & World Report Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Boise State University's undergraduate engineering program 119th in the nation among ABET-accredited programs at doctoral-granting institutions, a 16-spot increase from last year's ranking of 135th.

Boise State's move places the university ahead of its two in-state doctoral-granting peers in this year's rankings: the University of Idaho, which tied for 160th, and Idaho State University, which tied for 177th. Boise State's ranking places it in a tie with eight other institutions nationwide including Baylor University, Mississippi State University and the University of Miami.

The ranking is based solely on peer-assessment surveys of engineering deans and senior faculty at ABET-accredited programs nationwide. Scores are calculated using a trimmed mean, discarding the highest and lowest ratings a program receives, to reduce the effect of outliers, with this year's survey drawing a 46.1 percent response rate.

"Over the last decade, the College of Engineering has grown in research, academic program offerings, industry partnerships and opportunities for students to apply what they learn to real-world challenges," Dean Amy Fleischer said. "A 16-spot rise in the U.S. News & World Report rankings are evidence that our behind-the-scenes work is gaining visibility, and we are excited to continue building on this momentum for our students, our partners, and the communities we serve."

Boise State's College of Engineering has expanded its research footprint and industry partnerships in recent years, alongside growth in enrollment and program offerings. The improved standing comes as Boise State continues to emphasize applied learning, industry-connected curricula and research opportunities for undergraduates - priorities that align with Boise State's Blueprint for Success Strategic Plan.

"This recognition reflects the quality and breadth of the undergraduate engineering education our faculty provide," said Tim Andersen, associate dean of academic affairs. "We are continually evolving our programs to give students a strong technical foundation while creating opportunities for students to learn through research, design and hands-on experiences."

The engineering rankings are part of the U.S. News's broader annual evaluation of undergraduate programs, which also ranks speciality areas and overall national universities. Boise State's climb comes amid a period of growth for the College of Engineering, which has added five new degree programs and research initiatives in fields such as artificial intelligence, engineering, cyber, and biomedical engineering.

U.S. News has published rankings of undergraduate engineering programs as part of its broader "Best Colleges" guide for decades, drawing on institutional data and reputational surveys of academic professionals nationwide. This year's evaluation included 216 ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering programs at doctoral-granting universities across the country.

Boise State's improved standing follows a broader trend of rising national visibility for the university's academic programs, and administrators say it reinforces the institution's trajectory as a growing hub for engineering education and research in the Intermountain West.

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