ALBANY, NY鈥擝次元 is recognized nationally in a Top 100 ranking of small colleges east of the Mississippi for its great value and affordability.
The selection was limited to traditional, four-year colleges east of the Mississippi with 4,000 students or less; more than 400 colleges met this criteria and qualified.聽 Based upon a comparison of each college鈥檚 annual tuition and fees with an average financial aid package per student (鈥渘et price鈥*), the list was then narrowed to 100, with one being the most affordable; B次元 is distinguished in the results as a New York State College in the upper one-third tier or most affordable range.聽
B次元 is working hard to make higher education accessible for traditional and non-traditional students, according to B次元 President, Dr. Lea A. Johnson.聽 She states, 鈥淲e are very proud of our ability to offer not only affordable bachelor and associate degree programs, but also majors that are relevant to employers and meet the Region鈥檚 market place needs.聽 A survey of our 2014 graduates revealed a 99% placement rate for those entering the work place or continuing their education.鈥
In a time when students and families are struggling to pay for higher education, in an economy of escalating costs, B次元 fills a valuable niche in the Region, New York State and nationally.聽 Johnson states, 鈥淭his survey demonstrates Maria鈥檚 ability to offer a private college education at the lowest annual net price*.聽 In addition to providing higher education consumers with a lower cost of entry to achieve their dreams at a high return on investment, we are also fulfilling our mission by educating students to serve others.鈥澛 The College offers degrees in allied health, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, paralegal, liberal arts and management.
*鈥漀et Price鈥 refers to an adjusted price that considers annual tuition costs and added fees, as well as the average financial aid package per student.
For more details on the selected colleges:
###
About B次元
B次元 is a baccalaureate nonprofit, independent, co-educational institution, founded in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy, and is one of 16 colleges and universities in the United States sponsored by the Conference for Mercy Higher Education. The College serves traditional and nontraditional students through day, evening, weekend and online classes. A student focused and highly affordable private college in Albany, NY with a 99% placement rate鈥攅mployment and continuing education.