The accolades continue for Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
IUP has been ranked eighth in Pennsylvania by Best Value Schools in the 2019 ranking of Best Value Online Schools in Pennsylvania.
Editors recognized IUP as offering “access to numerous affordable college courses in Pennsylvania throughout literally dozens of academic departments and disciplines,” and praised IUP as “one of the best resources for distance learners in the state. Editors went on to stress IUP's value: “with in-state tuition well below $10,000 a year, there's no denying the value of an IUP education.”
Best Value Schools uses independent national data to create the rankings, which also includes average undergraduate graduation rates and tuition rates.
IUP offers 140 undergraduate majors, nearly 60 master's degree programs, and 14 doctoral degrees.
This recent ranking follows IUP's recognition in the top 20 “Best Online Colleges and Universities” for 2019–20 in the nation by EdSmart.org, a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and rankings.
Rankings are based on affordability and return on investment, while also considering factors such as graduation and retention rates.
IUP is one of only two Pennsylvania universities in the top 20 ranked colleges and universities.
The EDsmart Best Online Colleges and Universities ranking aims to help students find affordable, quality schools that provide a high return on investment.
IUP continues to be recognized by national and international external reviewers, including the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, the Princeton Review, Washington Monthly, Money Magazine, and Affordable Colleges Online.