海角视频

海角视频 was again lauded for its excellence in higher education, ranking high among the region鈥檚 top institutions in the U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 Best College list released today.

U.S. News & World Report heralded PUC as the No. 2 Best Value School among colleges in the larger Western region, a jump from No. 6 last year. In California alone, PUC is first.

A Best Value School, according to the publication, is an institution credited with excellent academic programs and affordability due to low tuition costs and financial aid assistance. 

鈥淚 believe the best value that comes with a PUC degree is that our students are connected to a community of faith and well-prepared for a lifetime of service,鈥� said Lindsay Hayasaka, PUC鈥檚 vice president of academic administration and academic dean. 鈥淏eing equipped to create positive change in the world and live out kingdom values is truly invaluable鈥攁nd this is what we are most proud of at PUC.鈥� 

PUC President Ralph Trecartin agrees.

鈥淭hese rankings have once again confirmed that 海角视频 is a leader in higher education, not just for its quality academics but for its affordability,鈥� Trecartin said. 鈥淲e have consciously provided merit scholarships for students who demonstrate high academic qualities, but we also strive to make a college education at PUC possible for a range of students. Being a best-value college to me also means we are committed to practicing our eternal values.鈥�

In the overall ranking, PUC ranks No. 13 out of 48 Regional Colleges West, up from No. 19 in 2022.

PUC maintained its status as a top performer in Social Mobility, ranking No. 12 out of 48 colleges in the Western region. Colleges in this category are compared based on the graduation rates of Pell Grant recipients to non-recipients.

Hayaska said these rankings show that PUC is fulfilling its mission to deliver Christ-centered education to students and prepare them for service.

鈥淥ur students are amazing鈥攖hey are bright, curious, and ambitious for positive change in the world,鈥� she said. 鈥淎s professors, staff, and administrators, our job is to support, equip, teach, and inspire students to achieve their goals. We have been doing this for over 140 years鈥攁nd plan to continue fulfilling the mission for many more.鈥�

Trecartin said this is a reflection of the change and progress that鈥檚 been happening on campus. 鈥淭hese rankings are a testament to the hard work of our leadership, faculty, and staff. God has truly blessed our college,鈥� he said.

The 2023-2024 Best Colleges rankings evaluate colleges and universities on a host of measures of academic quality. Areas include retention and graduation rates, class size, faculty, per-student spending, peer universities鈥� assessments, and graduates鈥� average federal loan debt.

For more information about the 2023-2024 rankings, visit .