Forbes College List

[Clam Crowder]

I believe we are at 176 this year I am trying to remember last year...181 maybe??? I was surprised to see some of the schools around us though. I feel like we're underrated. We need more junkyard dogs this year

[Tugg Speedman]

http://www.forbes.com/top-colleges/


http://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinehoward/2013/07/24/ranking-americas-top-colleges-2013/

Ranking America's Top Colleges 2013

For the sixth year, FORBES has partnered with the Washington, D.C.-based Center for College Affordability and Productivity (CCAP) for The Top Colleges in the U.S. The FORBES list of 650 schools distinguishes itself from competitors by our belief in "output" over "input." We're not all that interested in what gets a student into college, like our peers who focus heavily on selectivity metrics such as high school class rank, SAT scores and the like. Our sights are set directly on ROI: What are students getting out of college?

We look at factors that directly concern today's incoming students (and their families) who will be be footing a bill which has multiplied into the six figures: Will my classes be interesting? Is it likely I will graduate in four years? Will I incur a ton of debt getting my degree? And once I get out of school, will I get a good job and be a leader in my chosen profession? We pointedly ignore any metrics that would encourage schools to engage in wasteful spending.

[Tugg Speedman]

http://www.forbes.com/colleges/marquette-university/

    Forbes Lists
    #176 Overall
    #127 in Private Colleges
    #87 in Research Universities
    #30 in the Midwest