Alderson-Broaddus College has been named one of the Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the South in the 2009 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” released August 22 by U.S. News & World Report.  A-B was ranked 21st in this year’s edition. The institution was also ranked 5th in the South in the category of “Great Schools, Great Prices,” the only school in West Virginia to be named.  

“I am pleased that Alderson-Broaddus College remains in the top tier ranking of colleges in the U.S. News & World Report list of Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the South,” said Dr. J. Michael Clyburn, President of Alderson-Broaddus College. “Report data provide strong evidence that our school retains high scores in the areas of class size, student-faculty ratio, and percentage of full-time faculty. These indicators point to the ideal school for students who need a caring college community supported by qualified faculty and assured personal attention.”

Alderson-Broaddus College’s honor of being the only West Virginia College to be named in the “Great Schools, Great Prices” indicates that A-B students are receiving a great value in relation to the cost of attendance. Only schools ranked in, or near, the top half of their categories are included.   

“The ranking and scores for Alderson-Broaddus College present the case that donors, parents, and students can trust our school to provide a quality educational experience inside and outside the classroom,” continued Dr. Clyburn. 

Using a proprietary methodology, the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings represent the most comprehensive look at how schools stack up based on a set of 15 widely accepted indicators of excellence, allowing consumers to evaluate and compare data compiled from more than 1,400 accredited four-year schools.

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