Rockhurst Recognized on Money Magazineās āBest Collegesā List for Value
91³Ō¹ĻĶų earned the highest ranking among institutions in the Kansas City region and the second highest ranking in the state of Missouri on Money magazineās 2022 Best Colleges in America list.
The list, which focuses on college value, looks at 2,400 four-year colleges āwith sufficient data and above-average graduation rates,ā scoring each institution on 24 different measures in three areas ā quality, affordability and outcomes āĀ that are important to families making a choice about what college might be the best fit for them. In other words, itās all about value.
"This year's Best Colleges list is a new take on our long-standing commitment to helping families make a smart college choice," wrote Money executive editorĀ Mike Ayers about the rankings. "We changed things up so more students could use this list to make educated choices about investing in their future."
Among the factors evaluated, Rockhurst has an average time to graduation of approximately four years and notable successĀ in severalĀ financial aid measures, withĀ approximately 84% of studentsā financial needs metĀ andĀ 100% of students in need receivingĀ grants to help pay for college. For Carmen Panlilio, Ph.D., interim vice president for enrollment management, the rankingĀ isĀ the result of efforts to not only ensure students are successful after college, but that they also have the financial support and resources to excel while here.
āWe are always honored to be recognized among the best colleges in the nation. This ranking shows what our current students and our alumni know firsthand ā 91³Ō¹ĻĶų offers a transformative education taught by highly qualified faculty; a student experience with unique opportunities for service and leadership; and a worldwide network of alumni in high-demand fields,ā PanlilioĀ said. āWe pride ourselves on being able to offer this high-value education to all students.ā