Time magazine is known for its well-researched and informed rankings, particularly its annual ‘500 Best Universities in the World‘ list, which is one of the most reputable rankings of its kind.
The greater Washington, D.C. area is known for being one of the most educated places in the nation, but a closer look gives us an idea of just how good the schools around the District are!
That being said, these three universities from around the D.C. area managed to rank among the best in the world this year:
Georgetown University
Georgetown University was ranked just behind the Washington University of Science and Technology, earning the #117 spot on Time’s list of the top universities in the world.
The metrics behind Georgetown University’s ranking were as follows:
- Total Score (out of 100) – 60.61
- Academic Capacity & Performance – 54.24
- Innovation & Economic Impact – 72.81
- Global Engagement – 62.24
George Washington University
The largest University in the District, George Washington University, was ranked #142 in the world.
The metrics behind George Washington University’s ranking were as follows:
- Total Score (out of 100) – 57.82
- Academic Capacity & Performance – 54.88
- Innovation & Economic Impact – 68.55
- Global Engagement – 43.22
George Mason University
George Mason University, the largest public research university in the state of Virginia, managed to rank #364 among the world’s top universities, according to Time.
The metrics behind George Mason University’s ranking were as follows:
- Total Score (out of 100) – 43.71
- Academic Capacity & Performance – 40.24
- Innovation & Economic Impact – 52.72
- Global Engagement – 37.47