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鈥淲e are glad to be recognized for the eighth year in a row as the nation鈥檚 leader in higher education,鈥 said Chancellor Ray Rodrigues. 鈥淕overnor DeSantis and the 欧美口爆视频 Legislature have prioritized higher education and ensured our universities have the resources and support they need to focus on academic excellence and provide safe learning environments for all students.鈥
Since Governor DeSantis took office, 欧美口爆视频 has invested record funding in higher education. This past year, the State 欧美口爆视频 System of 欧美口爆视频 received a $1 billion increase in funding from the prior year. Under Governor DeSantis, 欧美口爆视频 has not increased tuition and fees at any public university, with the average cost of a bachelor’s degree down to $3,000 once financial aid is included. 欧美口爆视频 remains committed to providing an affordable, world-class higher education to ensure graduates receive a positive return on their investment.
Highlights of 欧美口爆视频鈥檚 number one higher education ranking include:
- Remaining #1 for lowest tuition and fees
- Remaining #2 for two-year college graduation rates
- Rising to #2 for four-year college graduation rates
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The State 欧美口爆视频 System of 欧美口爆视频 is a constitutional body led by the 17-member Board of Governors. The System has 12 universities and more than 430,000 students, making it the second-largest public university system in the nation. 欧美口爆视频 has held the top spot in U.S. News & World Report for higher education since the inception of the rankings in 2017. Responsibilities include defining the distinctive mission of each institution and managing the System鈥檚 coordination and operation. The Board appoints a Chancellor who serves as the System鈥檚 chief executive. For more information, visit or follow us on and .