State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher yesterday announced that 11 SUNY campuses have been recognized as “Top 100 Best Values in Public Colleges” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, earning New York more spots in the top 100 than any other state or state university system. Tuition at SUNY four-year colleges and universities is just $4,970 for New York residents.
Kiplinger’s says these rankings demonstrate schools “that deliver a stellar education at an affordable price.” They also specifically highlight Binghamton University, calling it the “top spot in value for out-of-state students” – offering a high quality education yet costing less than the national average for both public and private institutions.
“What this ranking says is that SUNY is a bargain. New Yorkers have an outstanding resource right in their backyard and national publications are recognizing that quality and unsurpassed value,” said Chancellor Zimpher. “I congratulate the campus presidents, faculty, staff, and students who are responsible for SUNY’s consistent placement among these prominent rankings. Today, Kiplinger’s provided further proof that SUNY schools truly deliver a stellar education at an affordable price.”
According to the rankings, Binghamton University ranked 6th, Geneseo 7th, Stony Brook University 25th, New Paltz 36th, University at Buffalo 46th, Oneonta 47th, Brockport 63rd, Plattsburgh 64th, Fredonia 65th, Cortland 70th, and University at Albany 73rd for in-state value.
New Paltz, which ranked 78th two years ago, has climbed 42 spots since 2009.
In August 2010, U.S. News & World Report named two SUNY schools – Binghamton University and the University at Buffalo – as the only two in New York State, public or private, to make the publication’s list of schools where students graduate with the least amount of debt.
Published: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 by e.bryant