Graduate Ranking Process

Rating and Ranking Methodology

Tuition Points

1. Under $29,999—1 point
2. Under $26,999—2 points
3. Under $23,999-3 points
4. Under $20,999—4 points
5. Under $17,999—5 points
6. Under $14,999—6 points
7. Under $11,999—7 points
8. Under $8,999—8 points

Student to Faculty Ratio Points

1. Above 35-1 point awarded
2. Above 30-2 point awarded
3. Above 25-3 points awarded
4. Above 20-4 points awarded
5. Above 15-5 points awarded
6. Above 10-6 points awarded

National Recognition

1. Top 100-1 point
2. Top 40-2 point
3. Top 30-3 points
4. Top 20-4 points
5. Top 10-5 points
6. Top 5-6 points

Three bonus points were added for schools with tuition below $500 per credit hour.