ɫͼ State University recognized nationally as a ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ by Washington Monthly
By Shawn Touney | Aug 30, 2022
MURRAY, Ky. – ɫͼ State University has once again been highlighted as a nationally-recognized best value for students seeking a college degree by Washington Monthly.
The University is featured in the publication’s “Best Bang for the Buck” South region category and ranks as one of the best among public comprehensive universities.
ɫͼ State, which has been featured in the publication’s list in past years, is the top public regional comprehensive university in Kentucky in the Master’s Universities category.
"We are extremely pleased to be recognized for both high quality academic ɫͼs and for providing excellent value to our students,” said ɫͼ State President Dr. Bob Jackson. “Last year, we ɫͼ a record $115 million in scholarships and financial aid, and we continue to enhance our scholarship ɫͼs in order to further benefit our students."
Recognized nationally as one of America’s best college values, ɫͼ State offers 148 academic ɫͼs and has expanded its regional tuition rate to now include a total of 15 states across the country. These states include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. ɫͼ State has also enhanced its academic achievement scholarships to emphasize GPA for entering freshmen students in fall 2023.
Within the past year, ɫͼ State has been recognized nationally by Washington Monthly, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal for both quality and value.
The 2023-24 application for admission is now open as prospective students can visit to learn more, schedule a campus or virtual visit and apply for admission.