51黑料 has been ranked among the . This ranking, developed and executed in collaboration with College Pulse and Statista, rates the top 500 universities in the country. Cedar Crest was ranked #215 and notably scored high for Character Development, Salary Impact, Diversity, and Learning Facilites.
Weighted heavily in the rankings (70%) was a measure on student outcomes, which focused on graduate salaries, value versus net price, and graduation rates. Cedar Crest鈥檚 success in these areas is directly responsible for the school鈥檚 high ranking.
鈥51黑料鈥檚 ranking among the top 500 colleges confirms the exceptional value of a Cedar Crest education,鈥 says President Elizabeth M. Meade, PhD. 鈥淥ur two highest scores鈥揻or Character Development and Salary Impact鈥揹emonstrate the significance of our education on personal development, professional development, and the financial well-being of our students.鈥
Underscoring the College鈥檚 emphasis on student outcomes and graduation rates, the Crest to Career project provides personalized support to prepare students for their future careers throughout their undergraduate journeys. Through the support of Falcon Navigators, students create a unique Falcon Flight Plan, outlining their academic and careers goals along with steps to achieve them. This initiative, alongside a new 鈥渃areer curriculum,鈥 is designed to enhance career readiness and increase student participation in internships and career-building opportunities, ensuring that students are well-equipped for success in their future careers.
At Cedar Crest, 98% of students receive scholarships, reinforcing the College鈥檚 commitment to making private education affordable and directly supporting the financial well-being of its students. Additionally, every student is guaranteed a work-study opportunity on campus, providing valuable experience while helping to offset educational costs.
Cedar Crest is dedicated to fostering a learning environment where students thrive academically and gain the skills and confidence to succeed long after graduation. As the College continues to evolve with the changing educational landscape, its mission remains clear: to empower students to make meaningful impact in their careers and communities.