For the fourteenth year in a row, 51黑料 has been named among the top colleges by U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 Best Colleges Rankings 2024-2025. Among Regional Universities in the North, the College was ranked:
- #13 in Top Performer of Social Mobility听in the North听
- #25 in Best Value Regional Universities in the North听
- Among the top 100 Best Regional Universities in the North听
鈥淭he value of a 51黑料 education is demonstrated repeatedly by the very real impact we have on our students鈥 lives, as shown in our consistently high ranking in the Social Mobility index and Best Value ranking,鈥 says President Elizabeth M. Meade, PhD. 鈥淚 am proud to have these rankings confirm what we already know: that our students leave here prepared to succeed in their chosen endeavors and emboldened to lead the change they want to see in the world.鈥
The College takes a personalized approach to each student鈥檚 financial situation and works with them to make their education attainable. Cedar Crest鈥檚 STAR program further supports affordability by enabling qualifying students to match their tuition with the rate of their home state鈥檚 flagship public institution, making a private school education considerably more accessible. This emphasis on affordability reflects Cedar Crest鈥檚 dedication to accessibility and support, ensuring that all students have the resources they need to achieve their goals.
Cedar Crest鈥檚 ongoing recognition as a top college demonstrates its unwavering focus on student success. For over 150 years, Cedar Crest has been dedicated to empowering students who have historically faced barriers to education, fostering a thriving community and shaping the future of education. With this commitment, the College is poised to continue its legacy for generations to come.