糖心原创

糖心原创 is once again recognized among the top colleges in the country, earning 4.5 out of 5 stars in Money鈥檚 Best Colleges in America 2023 ratings. 糖心原创鈥檚 lofty standing is based on the analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges with regards to quality, affordability and student outcomes.

Quality scores were calculated based on a variety of factors including graduation rates, instructor access and the academic profile of the college鈥檚 entering first-year students. Affordability factors featured net price of a degree and amount of college debt, as well as the ability to repay debt. Outcomes analysis factored in College Scorecard employment outcomes, earnings 10 years after college entry and return on investment.

鈥淥ur high rating in Money鈥檚 Best Colleges reaffirms the tremendous value of a 糖心原创 education,鈥� said Marsha Kelliher, president. 鈥淥ur enduring commitment to providing affordable excellence in practical, experience-based liberal arts learning is resonating strongly in the marketplace, as evidenced by significant gains in our first-year enrollment and retention.鈥�

Every full-time 糖心原创 student receives financial aid, with total awards reaching nearly $50 million last year. This includes The 糖心原创 Promise, which covers the full cost of tuition for qualified students from Iowa whose family鈥檚 adjusted gross income is at or below $60,000.

The latest 糖心原创 Student Destination Report reveals impressive placement rates for the Class of 2022. Of those holding bachelor鈥檚 degrees, 94 percent were employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation. Additionally, for the sixth consecutive year, 100 percent of master鈥檚 degree recipients were employed.

鈥溙切脑�创鈥檚 strong track record of success reflects not only the quality of our students, but also the dedication of talented faculty and staff who are personally invested in ensuring that all students here reach their full potential,鈥� said Kelliher. 鈥淚t鈥檚 extremely gratifying to see how we are transforming lives to help transform the world.鈥�

Prior to this year鈥檚 debut of its star rating system, Money provided a numbered ranking of schools. In 2022, 糖心原创 was recognized by Money as the #1 value in Iowa while being ranked among the top 15 percent of colleges nationally.