The University of Central Florida provides one of the nation\u2019s best values in education, according to a Kiplinger\u2019s report published today.<\/p>\n
UCF now ranks 33rd, advancing three spots from its 2010 position on the magazine\u2019s annual 100-school list of best-value U.S. public colleges and universities. UCF has advanced 12 spots in just two years.<\/p>\n
The ranking, which combines excellent economic value with an outstanding education, comes as good news to students and their families as they cope with a sluggish economy.<\/p>\n
Kiplinger\u2019s develops its college rankings using measures of academic quality -\u2013 such as SAT or ACT scores and graduation rates -\u2013 and an affordable price tag, including tuition and financial aid.<\/p>\n
UCF continues to receive noteworthy national rankings. U.S. News & World Report ranked UCF seventh in its \u201cTop Up-and-Coming Schools\u201d list, which lauds institutions for their success and innovation in academics, faculty, student life, campus and facilities. No other Florida university made the top 10.<\/p>\n
In addition, U.S. News & World Report\u2019s Best Graduate Schools guide ranked five UCF programs among the nation\u2019s best in their fields. Engineering, Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Public Administration and Computer Science all made the top 100. UCF\u2019s engineering programs led the way and ranked #2 in Florida.<\/p>\n