Michigan Tech Makes US News' Top 50 Public Universities
HOUGHTON--Michigan
Technological University has been included in the top 50 public national
universities in US News' latest "Best Colleges" rankings.
"We're extremely pleased
to be listed among the best public universities in America," Michigan
Tech President Curt Tompkins said. "It's gratifying to receive recognition
at the national level."
Another US News ranking underscores
Michigan Tech's affordability, Tompkins noted. The University ranked ninth
out of 249 in the "least debt" category, which measures the
debt students carry upon graduation.
"Unfortunately, it's
become fashionable to bash colleges and universities for raising tuition.
We've been accused of being insensitive to students and their families,"
Tompkins said. "Michigan Tech's rankings in US News show that a top-quality
education can still be very affordable."
MTU placed in the second tier
in US News' "National Universities--Doctoral" category, which
ranks the nation's 249 private and public universities that have a wide
range of undergraduate programs, as well as strong graduate and research
programs. They are scored on a variety of factors, including reputation,
graduation rate, retention, faculty resources, alumni giving and more.
The second tier includes universities ranked 52 through 129.
Seven of Michigan's 15 public
universities are included in the "National Universities--Doctoral"
category.
For more information on the
US News "Best Colleges" edition, visit http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankindex.htm
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