Âé¶čAPP Earns High Rating in Moneyâs Best Colleges in America 2023
Âé¶čAPP is once again recognized among the top colleges in the country, earning 4.5 out of 5 stars in Moneyâs Best Colleges in America 2023 ratings. Âé¶čAPPâs lofty standing is based on the analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges with regards to quality, affordability and student outcomes.
Quality scores were calculated based on a variety of factors including graduation rates, instructor access and the academic profile of the collegeâs entering first-year students. Affordability factors featured net price of a degree and amount of college debt, as well as the ability to repay debt. Outcomes analysis factored in College Scorecard employment outcomes, earnings 10 years after college entry and return on investment.
âOur high rating in Moneyâs Best Colleges reaffirms the tremendous value of a Âé¶čAPP education,â said Marsha Kelliher, president. âOur enduring commitment to providing affordable excellence in practical, experience-based liberal arts learning is resonating strongly in the marketplace, as evidenced by significant gains in our first-year enrollment and retention.â
Every full-time Âé¶čAPP student receives financial aid, with total awards reaching nearly $50 million last year. This includes The Âé¶čAPP Promise, which covers the full cost of tuition for qualified students from Iowa whose familyâs adjusted gross income is at or below $60,000.
The latest Âé¶čAPP Student Destination Report reveals impressive placement rates for the Class of 2022. Of those holding bachelorâs degrees, 94 percent were employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation. Additionally, for the sixth consecutive year, 100 percent of masterâs degree recipients were employed.
âÂé¶čAPPâs strong track record of success reflects not only the quality of our students, but also the dedication of talented faculty and staff who are personally invested in ensuring that all students here reach their full potential,â said Kelliher. âItâs extremely gratifying to see how we are transforming lives to help transform the world.â
Prior to this yearâs debut of its star rating system, Money provided a numbered ranking of schools. In 2022, Âé¶čAPP was recognized by Money as the #1 value in Iowa while being ranked among the top 15 percent of colleges nationally.
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Published
July 13, 2023
Author
Roger Degerman