Lebanon Valley College Ranked #2 by U.S. News & World Report Among "Great Schools, Great Prices"

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ANNVILLE, PA (09/09/2015)(readMedia)-- Lebanon Valley College ranks second in the North in the "Great Schools, Great Prices" category among "Best Regional Colleges" in U.S. News & World Report's 2016 edition of the book "America's Best Colleges." In addition, LVC again ranked sixth overall among the 73 colleges in the north. LVC has placed among the top 10 colleges in this category for all 12 years this list has been compiled.

U.S. News & World Report publishes the best-known ratings of the nation's colleges and universities. The "Great Schools, Great Prices" ranking is based on a calculation that takes into account a school's academic quality, based on its U.S. News Best Colleges ranking, and the 2014–2015 net cost of attendance for a student who received the average level of need-based financial aid.

Among the 363 total institutions in the U.S. News "Best Regional Colleges" category, Lebanon Valley College ranked in the top one percent for 2014 actual graduation rate and top one percent for enrolling freshmen from the top 25 percent of their high school class.

LVC also ranked in the top three percent for average freshmen retention rate (meaning students return for their sophomore year). With 66 percent of its freshmen having ranked among the top 25 percent of their high school class, LVC placed fifth overall among 363 schools. The Valley also is #3 on the list of Best Colleges for Veterans (North Regional Colleges). LVC's 2014 actual graduation rate of 75 percent, an increase of 2 percentage points over the previous year, means that only three institutions had a higher graduation rate.

"Lebanon Valley College's strong annual results in U.S. News and World Report's rankings reinforce the value of our rigorous academic programs, which empower our students to graduate on schedule and achieve success afterward," said Marty Parkes, executive director of marketing and communications.

Approximately 98 percent of LVC students receive grant or scholarship aid from the College. Generous academic scholarships are awarded to students whose high school records demonstrate a commitment to achievement.

Our 2015 graduates are enrolled in doctoral programs for analytical chemistry, chemistry, clinical psychology, English literature, immunology, mathematics, mechanical engineering, organic chemistry, physical therapy, and school psychology. Others are pursuing doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, law, medicine, dentistry, optometry, and pharmacy. These alumni attend a variety of notable graduate schools, including American University, Drexel University, University of California at Santa Barbara, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Colorado, University of Delaware, University of Maryland, and University of Pennsylvania.

Further, LVC's Global Network is more than 16,000 strong and includes alumni in more than 30 countries and all 50 states.

About Lebanon Valley College

Lebanon Valley College is a private, coeducational college founded in 1866 and dedicated to the liberal arts. The College offers 36 undergraduate majors plus self-designed majors and a range of minors, concentrations, and pre-professional options, as well as graduate degree programs in athletic training, business administration, music education, physical therapy, and science education.

The College has 1,573 full-time undergraduate students and 106 full-time faculty. Students can choose from more than 90 clubs and organizations, and 12 study abroad programs. LVC awards generous academic scholarships to those whose high school records demonstrate a commitment to challenge and achievement.