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No other Florida university made the top 10.<\/p>\n<p>The annual rankings reflect 166su\u2019s commitment to quality growth and providing students with access to a high-quality education.\u00a0 166su\u2019s fall 2009 freshman class averaged a 1225 on the SAT and included 55 National Merit Scholars, a total that ranks among the top 50 universities in the nation. The university expects similar numbers this fall.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. News &amp; World Report rankings released this week cover undergraduate programs throughout the country. 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