MOUNT VERNON — Cornell College is one of the nation’s “best value” undergraduate institutions, The Princeton Review announced Monday, April 18. The New York-based education services company chose Cornell as one of 81 schools it recommends in the 2006 edition of its book, “ America’s Best Value Colleges,” which goes on sale today.
The book includes public and private colleges and universities in 35 states. Colleges were judged on over 30 factors. The Princeton Review’s ratings cover four categories: academics, tuition, financial aid and student borrowing.
“We want students to choose Cornell based on how well we can serve their interests and abilities. It is also important for families to appreciate the long-term investment as well as the short-term costs represented by a college choice,” said Jonathan Stroud, vice president for enrollment. “Through Cornell’s attractive merit scholarship and need-based financial assistance programs, we are confident that we can make it financially feasible for any qualified student to enroll.”
Recognized as one of the nation’s finest colleges, Cornell has enjoyed four consecutive years of record applications for admission. The college is distinctive in U.S. higher education in offering the combination of liberal arts and pre-professional study within the focus and flexibility provided by the One-Course-At-A-Time framework. Cornell was founded in 1853 and today is an active, diverse residential community of over 1,150 students.
Cornell also is featured in the Princeton Review’s “The Best 357 Colleges,” Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives,” Peterson’s “Competitive Colleges,” Kaplan’s “Guide to the 331 Most Interesting Colleges” and Student Horizons’ “Colleges of Distinction.”
