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Penn Foster College

Penn Foster College ranks #6,212 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 42.47 out of 100. It ranks #1,470 nationally.

| Global Rank 6212 | Overall Score 42.47 |
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Top Country #1,470

Top North America #1,717

Top World #6,212

About Penn Foster College

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Penn Foster College is an innovative online institution focused on providing flexible and accessible education to a diverse student body. The college emphasizes self-paced learning, allowing students to balance their education with work and personal commitments. Penn Foster's commitment to student success is reflected in its robust support services, including academic advising and career resources. The college plays a vital role in promoting lifelong learning and workforce readiness, making it an appealing choice for adult learners and non-traditional students. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

Penn Foster College Rankings 2027

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

Overall Score
42.47
Global Rank
#6,212
Regional Rank
#1,717
Country Rank
#1,470
Institution Status
Recognized, Verified

Penn Foster College Overall Rankings 2027

Explore Penn Foster College’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

35 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

50 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

45 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

30 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

25 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

20 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

40 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

15 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

10 / 100

Institutional Awards

10 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

10 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

5 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

30 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

25 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

40 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

20 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

15 / 100

Quality of Employment

35 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

15 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

10 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

10 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

10 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

15 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

15 / 100

International Student Support

20 / 100

International Students & Faculty

20 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

20 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

15 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

10 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

10 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

10 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

10 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

10 / 100

Research Output & Scale

10 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

10 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

40 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

40 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

38 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

38 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

35 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

40 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

30 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

30 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

20 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

35 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

40 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

45 / 100

Student Support Services

40 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

40 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

40 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

42 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

40 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

39 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

40 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

41 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

43 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

42 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

38 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

44 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

35 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

42 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

40 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

42 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

40 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

38 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

38 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

35 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

35 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

40 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

38 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

38 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

40 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

38 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

42 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

43 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

40 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

40 / 100

Penn Foster College Historical Rankings

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Historical ranking data for Penn Foster College

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
YearOverall ScoreGlobal Rank
202343#5886
202442.81#5886
202539.45#6931
202639.45#6931
202742.47#6212

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

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