University of Columbia drops from No. 2 to No. 18 in U.S. News ranking

University of Columbia drops from No. 2 to No. 18

Former President Barack Obama and founding father Alexander Hamilton are among Columbia University's alumni.

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The university dropped to No. 18 in U.S. News & World Report's annual college rankings.

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It happened after incorrect data had been submitted.

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The Ivy League institution had ranked No. 2 in the annual list in 2021.

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Its annual analysis, which was released on Monday.

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Besides bragging rights for top universities, the magazine's rankings are used to recruit students.

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In U.S. News & World Report's Sunday article, it "relies on schools to accurately report their data,"

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It includes information on issues ranging from graduation rates to the share of faculty holding terminal degrees.

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The highest degree available within specific fields inclusive to this.

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