Kansas State University continues its climb in the U.. news & world Report’s 2014 Best Colleges list.

The university ranks 68th in the Top Public Schools category and 135th in the Best National Universities category that includes public and private schools — up eight spots since the 2012 rankings.

In addition, the university’s College of Engineering is ranked 78th among the best undergraduate engineering programs in the nation among school’s whose highest degree is a doctorate, and the College of Business is ranked 101st among the best undergraduate business programs.

“It’s no surprise that Kansas State University would advance another four spots this year in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges ranking, ” said Pat Bosco, vice president for student life and dean of students. “We have outstanding and engaging professors teaching our students. Additionally, there are opportunities — offered by caring faculty and staff — to participate in a campus life experience in a classic college setting.”