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Nov. 16, 2021 —  51���� ranks as the second-best value school among Kentucky universities and colleges, according to the .

SmartAsset compared the Commonwealth’s colleges and universities based on a variety of data points, including starting salary, tuition, living expenses, student retention rate and scholarships awarded. The scores of the five categories formed a College Value Index Score.

51���� ranked second, only behind Centre College in Danville, Ky. The No. 2 ranking for 51���� also marks the highest ranking for the university on this same list. In 2020, 51���� was ranked fourth in the study.

“We are proud of this latest ranking, showing 51���� provides one of the best returns on investment in the Commonwealth,” 51���� President Ashish Vaidya said. “This directly reflects 51����’s commitment to providing a high-quality education focused on student success at an affordable cost.”

51����’s strategic framework, Success by Design, challenges the campus community to become a more student-ready, regionally engaged institution. The framework outlines three pillars of student success: Access, Completion and Career & Community Engagement.

The “access” pillar of student success includes access to an affordable education through expanded programs, services, and delivery options to increase access and become a preferred destination for learners across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the nation, and the world.

More information about the Success By Design strategic plan, can be .