UMBC has been named one of the nation’s top 100 public universities, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. The ranking, released today, cites four-year schools that deliver a quality education at an affordable price.

UMBC made Kiplinger’s list of Best Values in Public Colleges thanks to its high four-
year graduation rate, low average student debt at graduation, abundant financial aid, low sticker price, and overall great value. UMBC has appeared on the list multiple
times – a testament to the value the university consistently provides.

“The college landscape today is very different—tuition increases and student debt
dominate the national conversation surrounding higher education,” said Janet Bodnar,
editor of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. “This year’s top 100 schools have made
admirable strides to maintain academic integrity and standards while meeting the
financial needs of their students.”

The annual public school rankings appear in Kiplinger’s February 2014 issue and are
also available online now at kiplinger.com/links/college.