UVa named No. 1 public college for financial assistance [Video]

For the fourth year in a row, the University of Virginia has been recognized as the No. 1 public school in the country for providing financial assistance to students pursuing higher education.

It was not the only accolade the university was awarded by the Princeton Review, an educational services organization which released its “Best Value Colleges for 2024” rankings last week. UVa was also named the No. 3 best value public university overall, No. 4 public school for career placement and No. 4 best value for students ineligible for financial aid.

“UVa continues to deliver an outstanding return on investment for students and families from the commonwealth and beyond,” university President Jim Ryan said in a statement announcing the news. “I’m grateful to all those across the university who make UVa a great place to live, learn and earn a degree, and we will continue to work to make UVa …