2026 Rankings News
The Charlton College of Business at UMass Dartmouth has achieved significant recognition, ranking among the top third of U.S. undergraduate business programs according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report.
Key Highlights:
- Ranking Improvement: The college rose 18 places to No. 176 nationally.
- Massachusetts Standing: It is the second-highest rated public university in Massachusetts, tied with UMass Boston.
- Regional Context: Charlton is ranked seventh among public universities in New England and second among public universities nationwide with fewer than 6,000 undergraduate students.
Dean Madan Annavarjula emphasized the college’s commitment to building a world-class business school that enables students to work with local businesses and address real-world challenges.
The rise in rankings is attributed to ongoing collaborations with regional businesses, facilitated through initiatives like the Capstone Practicum, where senior students engage in strategic projects with local partners.
Additionally, the college has maintained its accreditation from AACSB International, a distinction that recognizes exemplary standards in business education shared by only 6% of global business programs.
How Rankings Are Determined
The rankings by U.S. News are based on peer assessments of AACSB-accredited business programs, where deans and senior faculty critically evaluate the academic quality of various undergraduate business programs.
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Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Updated: Thursday, October 1, 2026
