CSM receives Best Value School ranking from U.S. News
OMAHA, Neb. – College of Saint Mary has been ranked No. 13 on the 2022 U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Value Schools in its Regional Universities Midwest category.
The report notes that 98 percent of need-based aid provided at the college is in the form of scholarships or grants and that 74 percent of its students are receiving such aid.
CSM recently slashed tuition by 33 percent (equivalent to $10,000) and eliminated all student fees in an effort to give more women the opportunity to pursue their dream of receiving a college degree.
“This ranking reflects the College of Saint Mary’s mission to provide access and affordability to all women who seek an education,” said President Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM. “As a result, students are borrowing less and following more direct — and cost-effective — paths to their careers.”
To determine which colleges and universities offer the best value for students, U.S. News & World Report factors academic quality and cost after accounting for total expenses and financial aid. The calculation used considers a school’s academic quality, as indicated by its 2022 U.S. News Best Colleges ranking, and the 2020-21 net cost of attendance for a student who received the average level of need-based financial aid. The higher the quality of the program and the lower the cost, the better the deal. Only schools ranked in or near the top half of their categories are included because U.S. News considers the most significant values to be among colleges that are above average academically. View full methodology.
College of Saint Mary now offers 35 majors, 11 varsity sports, 8 graduate programs, and a range of service and involvement opportunities. Students at CSM learn within an inclusive campus community in the heart of Omaha’s Aksarben Village.
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