ΊΪΑΟΙη has again been named a . The distinction, based on academics, affordability, financial aid, and career prospects for graduates, recognizes ΊΪΑΟΙη studentsβ return on investment and places ΊΪΑΟΙη among only 209 of the nationβs schools recognized. ΊΪΑΟΙη provides a rigorous liberal arts education where students hone skills sought after by employers and graduate schools including independent judgment, analytical ability, creativity, project and time management, and strong written and oral communication.
In addition to being named a Best Value College, ΊΪΑΟΙη also ranked No. 17 on the list for (Private Schools) for connecting its students with experiential learning opportunities. A nod to the staff, advisors, and peer-mentors, in APEX, ΊΪΑΟΙηβs Center for Advising Planning, and Experiential Learning, who offer one-on-one guidance, the rank is based on studentsβ ratings of accessibility of internship placement at their school. The publication notes that βThe attention to individual traits and desires [of students] clearly works, as reports that 60 percent of ΊΪΑΟΙη graduates find a great deal of meaning in their job.β
quotes surveyed students who said, βthe βresources are endlessβ for those looking to take advantage of things like βnumerous opportunities for research and internships.ββ Students at ΊΪΑΟΙη also noted the value of the Independent Study program in developing skills that support their vocation after ΊΪΑΟΙη. The publication added, βthe school βteaches research and how to apply skills learned to the outside world.β This βvery open schoolβ challenges its students to succeed both in and out of the classroom.β Further, students quoted recognized ΊΪΑΟΙηβs collaborative and interdisciplinary learning environment; one student said, βΊΪΑΟΙη is a community of learners working together to help one another reach their full potential and goals.β
ΊΪΑΟΙη has appeared on the βBest Value Collegesβ list multiple times since it was first published in 2004. The Princeton Review chose 209 schools for the 2025 list based on data from its surveys of administrators at more than 650 colleges, surveys of students attending the schools, and data from PayScale.comβs surveys of alumni about their starting and mid-career salaries and job satisfaction. In all, ratings were based on more than 40 data points related to academics, affordability, and career preparation. The Princeton Review is also known for its other college rankings in dozens of categories, many of which are reported in its annual book, The Best Colleges, published in the fall.
Featured image: Each year, approximately 60 ΊΪΑΟΙη students are involved with the Community Care Network as Health Coaches, as part of a partnership with ΊΪΑΟΙη Community Hospital.
