Samford University students are the nation’s most engaged according to the 2022 rankings published by The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education.
Samford is ranked first nationally for Student Engagement, climbing one spot from second last year. Samford also ranked 184th overall among the nearly 800 universities in the national ranking, and first in Alabama, a position held every year since the rankings’ inception in 2016.
The annual Student Engagement ranking assesses the degree to which students feel prepared to use their education in the real world, how they immerse themselves in the intellectual and social life of their college and the quality of students’ interactions with faculty.
According to The Wall Street Journal, this category examines “how engaged students feel they are with their professors, their peers and their education.” Student engagement is central to exceptional teaching quality and reflects “how well a university manages to inform, inspire and challenge students.”
“Being ranked first in the nation for student engagement is an honor for Samford.
“Our faculty and staff work tirelessly to create engaging learning opportunities for students so they will be informed, inspired and challenged. Although national rankings are just one measure of success, the recognition provides affirmation for our students, employees and alumni. Today, and every day, we celebrate our students as they advance their educational and professional goals and pursue their personal growth in service and faith.”
Beck A. Taylor
President, Samford University