Kiplinger's bullish on KU quality, cost

KU keeps showing up on the book and magazine racks.

Following on the heels of the Kaplan Insider's Guide to the 320 Most Interesting Colleges in July, the Fiske Guide to Colleges in August and U.S. News' America's Best Colleges in September, the October issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine has hit the stands with good news for KU

Kiplinger's ranks the University 28th in the nation in best values in public colleges and one of nine of the best bargains for out-of-state tuition in an exclusive survey published in its October 2002 issue.

Comparing cost, quality and financial aid, Kiplinger's editors put KU in the top 30 in a list of 100 best values in public colleges in the nation. The cost analysis of KU included its fall 2002 tuition rate. Four years ago KU was ranked 48th on the same list.

The magazine further lists KU as one of nine bargains for out-of-state students with tuition costs of less than $18,000. KU out-of-state tuition is $10,686.50 for two semesters; with other expenses such as room and board, total cost is about $17,092 a year.

"In these tight economic times people are looking for a university that offers both high quality and reasonable cost," said Janet Murguia, KU executive vice chancellor for university relations. "We're pleased to see Kiplinger's confirm KU's national reputation."

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