Naval Postgraduate School Rankings 2027

NPS is dedicated to providing advanced education and research opportunities for military personnel and civilian professionals. The school offers a range of graduate programs focused on national security, defense, and technology. NPS's commitment to research and innovation enhances its role as a leader in defense education. The picturesque coastal campus provides a stimulating environment for learning and collaboration. The Naval Postgraduate School is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

Naval Postgraduate School Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 1 August 2026 | Updated 1 August 2026

Overall Score

78.79

Global Rank

#1,039

Regional Rank

#300

Country Rank

#256

Institution Status

Recognized, Verified

Naval Postgraduate School Overall Rankings 2027

Explore Naval Postgraduate School’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

88.5 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

83.4 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

70.8 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

76 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

78.9 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

81.2 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

79.7 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

74.2 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

72.5 / 100

Institutional Awards

68.4 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

70.1 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

67.3 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

77.4 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

81 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

85.9 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

80.3 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

78.8 / 100

Quality of Employment

82.7 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

69.7 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

74.8 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

70.9 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

71.5 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

77.3 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

72.8 / 100

International Student Support

76.2 / 100

International Students & Faculty

80.1 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

73.6 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

75.4 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

74.6 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

75 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

73.3 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

79.5 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

77.2 / 100

Research Output & Scale

82.9 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

76.1 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

71.1 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

78.5 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

75 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

78.1 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

80 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

70.2 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

79.6 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

73.8 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

77.5 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

74.7 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

75.8 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

77.6 / 100

Student Support Services

76.9 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

72.9 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

74.1 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

75.5 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

76.2 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

71.5 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

72.2 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

70.7 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

75 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

74.4 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

73.8 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

78.3 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

74.5 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

77.9 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

76.8 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

77 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

76.7 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

74 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

79.1 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

80.6 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

78 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

77.2 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

75.9 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

78.4 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

77.4 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

75.2 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

79 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

78.9 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

76.1 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

73.9 / 100

Naval Postgraduate School Historical Rankings

Explore Naval Postgraduate School's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for Naval Postgraduate School

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
Year	Overall Score	Global Rank
1980	NA	#1112
1981	NA	#1112
1982	NA	#1127
1983	NA	#1120
1984	NA	#1127
1985	NA	#1136
1986	NA	#1080
1987	NA	#1080
1988	NA	#1080
1989	NA	#1080
1990	NA	#1083
1991	NA	#1080
1992	NA	#1080
1993	NA	#1147
1994	NA	#1080
1995	NA	#1080
1996	NA	#1080
1997	NA	#1086
1998	NA	#1080
1999	NA	#1080
2000	NA	#1171
2001	NA	#1126
2002	NA	#1115
2003	NA	#1130
2004	NA	#1130
2005	NA	#1126
2006	NA	#1121
2007	NA	#1139
2008	NA	#1112
2009	NA	#1130
2010	NA	#1103
2011	NA	#1121
2012	NA	#1126
2013	NA	#1101
2014	NA	#1099
2015	NA	#1076
2016	NA	#1077
2017	NA	#1089
2018	NA	#1089
2019	NA	#1697
2020	NA	#1691
2021	NA	#1929
2022	NA	#1348
2023	75	#1097
2024	75.41	#1097
2025	75.07	#1131
2026	75.07	#1131
2027	78.79	#1039

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

UNIRANKS maintains one of the world's largest historical university ranking archives, with institutional records dating back to 1980. Historical rankings, scores, and institutional data are continuously being verified, digitized, and expanded as new archival sources become available.

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