Besides tuition, students choose FIU for its programs
- Jan 31, 2017
- 1 min read
Founded in 1972, FIU has come a long way and continues to grow. The university ranked in the 2017 edition of Best Colleges in National Universities, Tier 2, has a total undergraduate enrollment of about 55,000, and ranks its students “among the least indebted college students in the nation,” according to the US News and World Report.
This opinion article was originally featured in PantherNOW and explores the various reasons why students chose to attend FIU.
Check out the article’s excerpt below and click the link if you want to read the full story!
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Maytinee Kramer/Assistant Opinion Director
Founded in 1972, FIU has come a long way and continues to grow. The university ranked in the 2017 edition of Best Colleges in National Universities, Tier 2, has a total undergraduate enrollment of about 55,000, and ranks its students “among the least indebted college students in the nation,” according to the US News and World Report.
The university’s tuition ranks among the lowest in the nation and the lowest among its competitors. In fact, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine consistently ranks FIU among the top “100 Best Values in Public Colleges.” FIU further encourages its students to apply for financial aid and scholarships to help make their FIU education more affordable.
Now, because FIU’s in-state tuition and fees are $6,556 (2015-16) while out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,954 (2015-16), most students would say that their reasons for attending the university is because it’s economical.
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