THIBODAUX – For the first time, U.S. News & World Report magazine has ranked ¹û¶³APP among the best regional universities in the southern United States. Rated 89th, ¹û¶³APP is second among Louisiana’s public regional institutions.

“I am delighted with this recognition,â€� Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert, university president, said. “It is further proof that ¹û¶³APP is not only fulfilling, but surpassing, its mission of educating the workforce of tomorrow by providing our students with a well-rounded university experience.â€�
U.S. News & World Report defines a regional university as one that offers a “full range of undergrad programs and some master’s programs but few doctoral programs.�
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