Chico State Excels in Money Magazine’s ‘Best of 2023’ Rankings – Chico State Today
Chico State Excels in Money Magazine's 'Best of 2023' Rankings California State University, Chico
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Chico State Recognized as One of the Best Colleges in America 2023
Jason Halley / University Photographer
Introduction
With fall classes resuming soon at colleges and universities around the country, Money magazine has published its list of “The Best Colleges in America 2023″—placing Chico State in rare air when it comes to excellence in higher education.
Rankings and Recognition
Employing an updated rankings system, Money magazine awarded Chico State 4 1/2 stars out of a possible five stars.
Colleges and universities on the list were ranked from 5 stars down to 2.5 stars. These institutions’ scores were measured according to 26 different factors—from alumni salaries and tuition costs to financial aid and graduation rates—before being broken down into three categories: quality of education (30 percent), affordability (40 percent), and outcomes (30 percent).
Nearly every CSU campus received 4 1/2 stars—Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was the lone CSU campus to receive a 5-star rating.
Commitment to Affordable Education
“Chico State has a very long tradition of prioritizing high-quality, affordable education for a wide swath of students,” said Interim Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Serge Desir. “We believe everyone who is ready for a college experience should be able to achieve it without financial strain.”
Financial Accessibility
Of the 736 colleges and universities on Money’s list, Chico State was listed in the top 15 percent for the lowest estimated price for the 2023–24 academic year and the top 16 percent for the lowest estimated price with an average grant.
Past Rankings and Achievements
In previous Money magazine rankings, Chico State was recognized on the “2022 Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value” at No. 48—within the top 8 percent of all higher education institutions around the country—No. 34 on its “Best Public Colleges” rankings and No. 21 in the list of the country’s “Most Transformative Colleges.”
Additionally, Chico State has been ranked in the top 5 nationally for the lowest student debt and for having its students graduate with the lowest federal debt of any public college in California.
About the Author
Sean Murphy (English, ’97) is the Media Relations Coordinator at Chico State. When he’s not writing press releases and pitching story ideas to the media or fielding media inquiries, he’s writing about human interest stories, sports, the outdoors, and the remarkable students, staff, and faculty at Chico State.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
The article discusses the excellence in higher education provided by Chico State and its commitment to affordable education for a wide range of students. This aligns with SDG 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all. Additionally, the emphasis on affordability and providing access to education without financial strain connects to SDG 10, which focuses on reducing inequalities.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education.
- SDG 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education.
- SDG 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies, and action in this regard.
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets under SDG 4 that can be identified are related to ensuring access to quality education for all students, regardless of gender or socioeconomic background. The article mentions Chico State’s commitment to affordable education and its tradition of prioritizing high-quality education for a wide range of students.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Alumni salaries
- Tuition costs
- Financial aid
- Graduation rates
- Estimated price for the academic year
- Average grant
- Student debt
The article mentions several indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. These indicators include alumni salaries, tuition costs, financial aid, graduation rates, estimated price for the academic year, average grant, and student debt. These indicators provide insights into the affordability, accessibility, and outcomes of education provided by Chico State.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education. | – Graduation rates – Estimated price for the academic year – Average grant |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education. | – Tuition costs – Financial aid – Student debt |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies, and action in this regard. | – Alumni salaries – Graduation rates – Student debt |
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Source: today.csuchico.edu
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