JMU drops to 22nd spot on financial value scale
Posted on February 4, 2008
JMU ranked 22 for best in-state value in public colleges this year, falling one spot from last year, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine.
The ranking was determined by an examination of educational quality and the cost of tuition, according to Kiplinger’s Web site.
“I believe it shows JMU’s commitment toward providing a top-notch education while trying to keep college as affordable and accessible as possible,” said Brad Barnett, senior associate director of the office of financial aid and scholarships.
Kiplinger’s top 100 schools were selected from a pool of more than 500 public four-year colleges and universities. Six other Virginia colleges cracked the top 100 including the University of Virginia at number three, William and Mary at four and Virginia Tech ranking 17th.
The Office of Financial Aid plans to continue its efforts to increase grant and scholarship dollars available to students, according to Barnett.
“Paying for college can be a challenge,” he said. “But there are financial aid programs available to assist many students in need.”
Barnett added that FAFSA applications are due before March 1 and can be submitted online at fafsa.ed.gov.
