When it comes to the value and support its students receive, Wabash College continues to rank among the best institutions nationally.
In its annual college guide, The Best Value Colleges, The Princeton Review rated Wabash second nationally for Best Schools for Internships, No. 4 for Best Alumni Network, and No. 33 in Best Value Colleges among private colleges and universities.
According to The Princeton Review, the 209 Best Value Colleges for 2024 comprise only eight percent of the nation's four-year colleges and feature each of the following attributes: outstanding academics; affordability, through low costs or generous financial aid; and strong career prospects for graduates. The college admissions services company said, “We commend administrators, faculties, staff, and alumni for all they are doing to educate their students and guide them to success in their careers. These colleges are also exceptional for the generous amount of financial aid they award to students with need and/or for their comparatively low cost of attendance.”
“We’re honored to be among the best value colleges in the United States,” said Wabash President Scott Feller. “Wabash is a mission-driven, student-focused institution, and we work very hard to make a Wabash education possible for students regardless of their financial situation. Much of this is made possible by our amazing alumni network, who give passionately of their time, talent, and treasurer to provide for future generations of Wabash men.”
The Princeton Review chose the Best Value schools based on return on investment (ROI) ratings it tallied for more than 650 schools under consideration last year. The selection process considered more than 40 data points, broadly covering academics, financial aid, and cost.
“Wabash has a long tradition of offering generous scholarship support to our students and I am especially proud of the need-based aid we award,” said Nathan Lohr, director of financial aid. “Through programs such as our Pell Promise, which provides significant institutional funding to federal grant recipients, we are able to make higher education possible regardless of a family’s financial circumstances. The support of our alumni donors and the College’s commitment to affordability ensures that finances are not a barrier to receiving a Wabash degree.”
Wabash stood strong in rankings associated with faculty accessibility and interest, receiving scores of 97 and 95, respectively. The College also received an overall academic rating of 89 and a financial aid rating of 92. The College’s return-on-investment rating was 92.
According to payscale.com, a Wabash graduate with a bachelor’s degree can expect an early career median salary of $78,700 with a mid-career median salary of $159,900.
“It’s no coincidence that Wabash is highly regarded for both our alumni network and internship programs,” said Cassie Hagan, director of professional development and the Center for Innovation, Business, and Entrepreneurship. “Our alumni are fiercely supportive of our students when it comes to professional development, whether offering career advice, making connections to opportunities, or directly supervising an intern. When alumni create a professional network invested in the development of the next generation, that cycle and culture carry forward. Our students are fortunate to benefit from that investment and leave Wabash well-prepared for success in any professional setting.”
Last month, Wabash College ranked 47th among the best national liberal arts colleges who offer great value for international students, according to Study Abroad Aide, an organization that strives to give prospective college students a broad range of guides that are factual and useful in order to make the college selection process easier.
In its ranking of liberal arts colleges according to performance, value, and affordability, Study Abroad Aide highlighted Wabash as one of the 50 most outstanding liberal arts colleges throughout the country that provides both high-quality and budget-friendly education for students around the world.