CSU Stanislaus is once again among the best colleges in the West, according to U.S. News & World Report.

The University is ranked 16th among public universities in the region. It ranked 48th out of 84 public and private universities in the region.

This is the 15th year in a row the University has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, which takes a comprehensive look at how institutions of higher education compare based on indicators of excellence gathered from more than 1,400 colleges and universities in the United States

“This consistent success shows CSU Stanislaus is committed to its students and academic excellence. Faculty and staff’s dedication and perseverance, even in difficult economic times, is evident,” said President Hamid Shirvani.

U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” list is popular with students and parents looking for ways to size-up perspective universities. Highlights from the rankings will be published in the September issue of the magazine, which is due out on newsstands Aug. 31. The 2011 Best Colleges guidebook will be on newsstands Aug. 24.

Earlier this month, CSU Stanislaus was listed among the Princeton Review’s “Best 373 Colleges” in the nation for the fifth straight year. Both reports noted CSU Stanislaus’ excellent graduation and retention rates.