May 6, 2022
UW Recognized in Princeton Review’s Best Value College Rankings
The Princeton Review released The Best Value Colleges rankings this month and the University of Washington Seattle continues to be recognized as one of the best colleges in the U.S. The Best Value College rankings considered schools with demonstrated excellence in areas such as academics, financial aid, career prospects, and student experience.
In compiling The Best Value Colleges list, The Princeton Review considered more than 40 data points. The data points include academic outcomes, cost, financial aid, debt, graduation rates, and career and salary outcomes for alumni. Out of 650 schools considered, 209 schools made the rankings, which the Princeton Review commended as
“…truly the most exceptional in the nation at delivering great academics, affordable cost, and great career foundations. We strongly recommend and salute the colleges we present here for all they do to help their students with need afford to attend them while delivering an amazing college experience that’s worth every penny.”1
Among public institutions, the University of Washington Seattle was rated #16 on the list of Top 50 Best Value Colleges, up from #18 in 2021. The Best Value Colleges list considers seven categories in its ranking: overall value, value for students without financial aid, alumni network activity, internship accessibility, career placement, financial aid, and schools making an impact. Of the seven categories that went into the Best Value Colleges list, the University of Washington Seattle ranked in the top 20 in four categories.
When it comes to value, the University of Washington Seattle was recognized for providing a great return on investment for students. This year, the UW Seattle placed #11 on the list of Top 20 Best Schools for Internships, highlighting the multitude of career training opportunities students have access to. Additionally, the UW Seattle placed #16 on the list of Top 20 Best Career Placement in recognition of its career support services and salary outcomes for alumni.
Finally, the University of Washington Seattle was also recognized for engaging students in important work in the community and beyond. This year the UW Seattle placed #5 on the list of Top 20 Schools for Making an Impact.
1 Best Value Colleges Methodology | College Rankings | The Princeton Review