STEUBENVILLE, OH—For the fourth consecutive year, Franciscan University of Steubenville has been named to the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list of 100 best values in Private Universities. The 2015 ranking cites four-year private institutions that combine outstanding academics with affordable cost.

Franciscan University ranked third lowest among all 100 schools for total cost per year.

“It is an honor to be ranked among some of the best private universities in the nation, including Yale, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and many others,” said Joel Recznik, vice president of Enrollment Services.

“Kiplinger‘s places high value on the affordability of a quality education. Having the third-lowest cost per year among these prestigious institutions demonstrates that we work hard to keep tuition and fees affordable while providing academic excellence,” said Recznik.

“We salute this year’s top schools,” says Janet Bodnar, editor of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. “Balancing top-quality education with affordable cost is a challenge for families in today’s economy, which is why Kiplinger’s rankings are such a valuable resource. The schools on the 2015 list offer students the best of both worlds.”

The complete rankings, including the top schools overall as well as the best values in public schools, private universities, and private liberal arts colleges, are available online at kiplinger.com.

Franciscan University of Steubenville, located in southeastern Ohio, integrates strong academic programs and a lively faith environment, educating and forming men and women of hope to be a transforming presence in the Church and the world. Franciscan attracts over 2,500 students from all 50 states and 15 foreign countries with more than 40 undergraduate and 8 graduate programs, and a popular study abroad program in Austria.

For more information about Franciscan University, visit Franciscan.edu or contact Admissions at 800-783-6220.