STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville has been named to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance top 100 best values in private universities. Ranked 37, Franciscan University shares the list with Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, Princeton University, and many other nationally known institutions recognized by Kiplinger’s for exceptional academic quality and affordability.

Franciscan University was the fourth least expensive among all 100 schools for total cost per year. The average debt incurred upon graduation by Franciscan student was also in the bottom 20 percent of all private universities.

Each year, Kiplinger’s evaluates nearly 1,200 schools and divides them into three “top 100” categories: private universities, liberal arts colleges, and public colleges. Academic measures evaluated include the school’s admission rate, the test scores of incoming freshmen, and student-faculty ratios. On the financial side, Kiplinger’s awards the most points to schools with affordable sticker prices and ample financial aid.

Franciscan University has been named to Kiplinger’s 100 best values in private universities list every year since 2012. You can read more about Kiplinger’s methodology and rankings at Kiplinger’s Best Colleges Values, 2018.

Located in southeastern Ohio, Franciscan University of Steubenville attracts over 2,400 students from all 50 states and 12 countries with its integration of excellent academics and a passionately Catholic faith environment.