NJIT has reportedly climbed in the rankings of U.S. News & World Report, with some outlets indicating it is now a top 50 public university, although its exact ranking is unclear, with reports ranging from No. 80 to No. 84. The university's rise in the rankings is noted, but the specific details of its current standing are not consistent across reports. Other universities, including Rutgers and Boston College, have also been ranked by U.S. News & World Report, with Rutgers ranked as the 15th best public university in the nation.