University of Montana Western ranks second nationally for value

The University of Montana Western http://www.umwestern.edu/ is making national news in U.S. News & World Report again, this time as the second-ranked university on a list of “Colleges that Offer Small Classes on a Budget.”

The newly released ranking of “30 well-regarded and affordable colleges with lots of small classes” places Montana Western second only to the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

The ranking took into consideration five factors in determining each university’s ranking: the number of classes with 19 or fewer students; the total number of undergraduates; the percentage of faculty who are full-time; selectivity in the acceptance process; and tuition and fees. Montana Western has 73 classes with 19 or fewer students. Tuition and fees are $4,866 per year for Montana residents and $13,050 for non-residents.

By David Nolt

Full Story: http://news.umwestern.edu/2009/12/montana-western-ranks-second-nationally-for-value/