OSU ranked a best value by The Princeton Review and Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine

Friday, January 8, 2010

Oklahoma State University has once again been included among the nation’s best in the latest list of 100 best values in public colleges and universities by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine.

OSU ranks 91st on the list of institutions that are leading the way in delivering strong academics at reasonable prices.

“We are pleased that Kiplinger’s has once again recognized Oklahoma State University as one of the best higher education values in the nation,” said OSU President Burns Hargis. “The rankings focus on academic quality and affordability and OSU has a strong record in both areas.”

Hargis said, “As a comprehensive land-grant university, OSU offers students academic excellence and opportunities in virtually every discipline, as well as leading-edge research opportunities with our faculty experts. OSU prepares graduates for success, as seen in our many alumni who are leaders in their fields.

“A high-quality education at an affordable price is vital for college students and their families, and is particularly important for the state of Oklahoma, which needs more college graduates to move our state forward,” he said. “OSU has worked hard to hold down costs without sacrificing academic quality, which is more important than ever in light of today’s economic challenges. OSU did not raise tuition this past year and remains the best buy in the Big 12 Conference and one of the top higher education buys in the nation.”

The magazine said its definition of value begins with academics. All the schools in the rankings perform well on measurable criteria, such as student-faculty ratios, academic competitiveness and on-time graduation rates. The institutions also deliver an affordable education, by keeping the sticker price low, offering plenty of financial aid, or both.

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