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1 September 2005 Longwood ranks with the best in national college reports
Also, Longwood was selected a Best Southeastern College for 2006 by The Princeton Review. In this annual ranking, based on student surveys and published in a book, Longwood was cited for "offering undergraduates a well-rounded education, citizen leadership, and personal growth, all at a fairly cheap price, even for out-of-state students." Longwood also was cited for "an excellent college of business with a great reputation and excellent internship programs and job opportunities upon graduation." Most recently, Longwood was one of only 20 colleges and universities nationwide selected by USA Today as colleges that "foster student success," according to the headline over the article, which appeared in that newspaper on Aug. 29. These institutions were chosen from among 700 four-year schools that participated in the National Survey of Student Engagement from 2000 to 2003. "What sets the schools apart, the researchers say, is that when factors such as the academic quality of the students they admit are taken into account, the institutions have above-average graduation rates and do an outstanding job of involving students in their education," the article says. "The institutions share what (the survey director) calls 'an unshakeable focus on student learning' and create environments designed to promote student success." USA Today College Listings: (in alphabetical order; from 8.29.05): |
Longwood has recently garnered accolades in three national publications. For the eighth consecutive year, Longwood is included in the America's Best Colleges 2006 rankings by U.S.News & World Report, maintaining its #11 Tier One position ranking among public Southern universities that grant master's degrees. The university moved up from 37th to 36th for public and private Southern universities offering master's degrees. In addition, Longwood was included in two favorable categories: Highest Graduation Rates (61 percent) and Least Debt. The percentage of graduates with debt has dropped from 84 to 77 percent, and the average debt also has decreased.