SUNY Ranks in Top 5 of Princeton Reviews 100 Best Value Colleges

Albany – Three State University of New York campuses have been named “Best Value Colleges” by The Princeton Review in partnership with USA Today.

The rankings include 100 colleges and universities across the nation, both private and public. They are intended to highlight quality education at an affordable price.

“We understand and embrace our role in delivering to the state a high quality education that is both accessible and affordable,” said SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher. “The Princeton Review’s decision to include three SUNY campuses in its list of ‘Best Value Colleges,’ one of which is ranked fourth in the nation, provides further proof that SUNY schools truly deliver a stellar education at an affordable price.”

Binghamton University, ranked fourth of all public institutions, was highlighted on NBC’s Today Show. Stony Brook University and SUNY Geneseo were amongst the top 50 public institutions in the nation.

“Even in this challenging economy, Binghamton University continues to provide an excellent education and exceptional value to students and their families,” said Binghamton’s interim president, Peter Magrath. “We take pride in our ability to think creatively about our activities and our ability to tap into any possible innovations so that we can continue to provide the kind of high quality education that our students have come to expect from Binghamton University.”

“Geneseo’s inclusion on this list and others like it affirms the strong emphasis our faculty places on undergraduate teaching and research,” said Geneseo’s associate vice president for enrollment services, Bill Caren. “Students and parents searching for that ‘best fit’ college will find Geneseo very attractive to those looking for a strong academic program in a highly supportive environment.”

“It is rewarding when Stony Brook is recognized for its excellence and value by an independent organization such as The Princeton Review Best Value Colleges – especially when budgets are being cut and we have to do more with less," Stony Brook’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, Eric W. Kaler. "We continue to be committed to providing a great education and great value for our students in these difficult times.”

In January, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance recognized 11 campuses as “Top 100 Best Values in Public Colleges,” earning SUNY more spots in the top 100 than any other state or state university system. These included Binghamton University ranking 6th, SUNY Geneseo 7th, Stony Brook University 25th, SUNY New Paltz 36th, University at Buffalo 46th, SUNY Oneonta 47th, the College at Brockport 63rd, SUNY Plattsburgh 64th, SUNY Fredonia 65th, SUNY Cortland 70th, and University at Albany 73rd for in-state value.

Tuition at SUNY is just $4,970 for New York residents - the lowest tuition for any public institution of higher education in the Northeast, and among the lowest in the nation. 

About the State University of New York

The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive university system in the United States, educating more than 465,000 students in more than 7,500 degree and certificate programs on 64 campuses with more than 2.5 million alumni around the globe. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunity, visit www.suny.edu