JMU's value recognized by Kiplinger's
James Madison
University places 20th on Kiplinger's Personal Finance's top 100 Best Values in
Public Colleges for 2013.
The annual
ranking recognizes four-year public schools that combine outstanding education
with economic value. JMU held the 28th spot in last year's list.
"James
Madison placed in the top 100 thanks to its high four-year graduation rate, low
average student debt at graduation, abundant financial aid, a low sticker
price, and overall great value," according to a news release issued by
Kiplinger's.
JMU's high
four-year graduation rate of 64 percent was a significant factor in the
university's ranking on the best values list. JMU's competitive total cost per
year for Virginia students ($18,314) and cost after need-based aid ($11,404)
also contributed to the favorable ranking. JMU graduates hold an average debt
at graduation of $22,128.
Kiplinger's
analyzed data from nearly 600 public four-year schools to determine its 100
Best Values in Public Colleges for 2013. A complete list of the top schools is
available at http://www.kiplinger.com/links/college.
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Jan. 2, 2013
