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Aug. 22, 2008

For 17^th Straight Year, Trinity University Ranked No. 1 in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges”

SAN ANTONIO – For the 17^th consecutive year, Trinity University has been ranked No. 1 in the U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” guide.  Trinity was awarded the No. 1 spot in the category of institutions that offer a full range of undergraduate programs as well as select master’s programs in the Western part of the United States.

Trinity also received a No. 1 ranking in the publication’s best value category, “Great Schools, Great Prices.”  In addition, U.S. News & World Report ranked the University’s engineering science program No. 27 among the nation’s best schools whose highest degree is a bachelor’s or master’s.

“Trinity is honored to be recognized by U.S. News for its academic quality and value. We are pleased that peer institutions, as part of this evaluation, have chosen to endorse the university,” said Chris Ellertson, Trinity’s dean of admissions and financial aid.

U.S. News & World Report surveyed more than 1,400 colleges and universities for its annual publication. The national magazine based its rankings on several factors, including academic reputation (assessed by academic peers: presidents, provosts, and deans of admission), graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student/faculty ratio, student selectivity, financial resources, and alumni giving.

U.S. News & World Report’s annual edition of “America’s Best Colleges” is one of many publications and guidebooks that have recognized Trinity and other top institutions. “Trinity offers an excellent education at an affordable price, with 86% of the university’s students on some form of financial aid,” said Dean Ellertson. “Students have access to a broad range of curricular and campus life offerings, and receive personal attention from faculty and staff members.”

Dean Ellertson adds, “In the end; however, ratings like these are just one of a myriad of resources that help inform a student’s college search. The most important consideration when students select a college is whether it is a good fit. In other words, does it meet a student’s interests and needs?”

Trinity University, founded in 1869, is one of the nation’s top private undergraduate institutions. Noted for its superior academic quality, outstanding faculty, and exceptional academic and residential resources, Trinity is committed to the intellectual, civic, and professional preparation of its students.

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