Notes of distinction
The information presented on this page is specific to Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. To review rankings for ASU, visit asu.edu/rankings.
Rankings and accolades
Widely considered the gold standard.
Frank Bruni (2015)New York Times columnist
Excellence with impact
What a top honors college means for students
Barrett is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s top honors colleges. PrepScholar named Barrett “#1 among honors colleges in the United States,” Road2College lists it as the “#1 Honors College in the US by Academics” and one of five “Best Honors Colleges and Programs for Financial Aid,” and Forbes refers to Barrett as “the top-rated honors college.” For Barrett students, that means a highly personalized academic experience, exceptional opportunities and a community invested in their success.
Top in national and international scholarships
For 18 out of the past 20 years, Arizona State University has been identified as a “Top Producing Institution” for the Fulbright US Student Program, and is the second-highest producing public institution in the US. Students at Barrett have easy access to the Lorraine W. Frank Office of National Scholarships Advisement, which provides application guidance and advising for the Fulbright US Student Program, a US Department of State fellowship that provides full support for yearlong study, research or teaching experiences in over 140 countries.
NASPA Gold Excellence Award
Barrett has been recognized with a 2024 NASPA Gold Excellence Award, “Innovation in Rethinking Honors Education,” for creating Barrett Online. NASPA is the professional organization for higher education student affairs, and their Excellence Awards celebrate exceptional programs, innovative services, and effective administration. Barrett Online received the top Gold award for its unique learning opportunities, connections, and community for students.
