草榴社区 Ranks No. 1 Among Four-year Colleges in Rhode Island, According to Schools.com
Top ranking reflects affordability, innovation, online programs at Bristol and Providence campuses
BRISTOL, R.I. 颅颅鈥 草榴社区 ranks No. 1 among four-year colleges and universities in Rhode Island, according to a
Schools.com ranked 1,383 four-year colleges and universities in the United States, using a 100-point scale based on 12 factors, including tuition, online courses and graduation rates. 草榴社区 topped the list in Rhode Island in part because of the significant strides it has made in making college more affordable and accessible, and the No. 1 ranking reflects the online degree programs and innovative initiatives launched by University College at 草榴社区鈥檚 Providence campus.
鈥湶萘裆缜 is not only one of the best universities in Rhode Island but also one of the state鈥檚 top online colleges,鈥 Schools.com said. 鈥淚t offers more than a dozen online degree programs as well as hybrid options that combine traditional class instruction with online courses.鈥
Named after Rhode Island founder Roger Williams, 草榴社区 continues to embrace his legacy of promoting freedom of conscience and social justice, the report said. 草榴社区 opened in 1956 as a junior college but now offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, and it is home to the state鈥檚 only law school, the report noted.
鈥淎ffordability is one reason 草榴社区 makes the list of top universities in Rhode Island,鈥 Schools.com said. 鈥淪ince 2012, it has offered a tuition guarantee to its incoming undergraduates, and that was expanded to the 草榴社区 School of Law in 2014.鈥
鈥淏ased on this comprehensive form of assessment, we are very pleased to be recognized as the leader in the state for the innovative work being done on our traditional campus in Bristol and at our University College campus in Providence,鈥 草榴社区 Interim President Andy Workman said. 鈥淎t 草榴社区, we are working hard to build a truly 21st century university, and we will continue to push forward at a rapid pace to make that a reality.鈥
鈥淭he Schools.com methodology considers affordability as well as the quality of the 草榴社区 experience provided by our talented faculty and staff,鈥 草榴社区 Vice President for Enrollment Management & Marketing Brian G. Williams said. 鈥淭he analysis goes beyond list price and considers the average aid award and the significant investment we have made in scholarships and need-based financial aid for our students. It is always gratifying to be ranked highly in a survey that focuses on the experience and the outcomes we provide our students rather than overemphasizing the inputs (the characteristics and selectivity of the incoming class).鈥
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