The school was selected because of its record of having excellent service-learning programs and its blending of academics with community work.[46] U.S. News & World Report ranked HSU tied for 37th out of 127 schools in the Regional Universities (West) category for 2021, and in the same category also ranked it 17th best public school, 22nd best for veterans, 33rd for best value, and tied for 34th best for social mobility.[47]