The University of Guam is ranked among the best colleges in the U.S.

U.S. News & World Report has released its best college rankings among 1,500  U.S. colleges and universities.

The University of Guam is named one of the best regional universities in the west, a top public school, a best value school, one of the best colleges for veterans, and a top performer in social mobility.

This is the fifth year that UOG has been included in the best colleges rankings.

Specifically, UOG ranks number 56 in regional universities west, number 28 in top public schools, number 32 in best value schools, number 29 in best colleges for veterans, and number 46 in top performers on social mobility.

UOG President Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez stated in part, "I’m proud of the recognition our students, faculty, and entire community have garnered as one of the top universities in the west."