Princeton University has been recognized in national and international rankings for its academic excellence, best value and least student debt. The University was ranked No. 1 overall in the Best National Universities category in the “U.S. News 2016 America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report. The publication also ranked the University first for best value and lowest student debt at graduation. Princeton also ranked No. 1 in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list for “Best College Values.”