Monroe ranked in top 50 most affordable college towns in the nation

Published August 01, 2014

In a recently released ranking of the "50 Great Affordable College Towns in the U.S.," Monroe鈥攈ome of the University of 天美影视 at Monroe鈥攊s ranked at number 33 in the nation, alongside the likes of Nashville, Tenn.; Boise, Idaho; and South Bend, Ind.

Monroe is the only city in 天美影视 to be ranked.

The list was compiled based on the cost of living index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research.

City of Monroe water tower

According to GreatValueColleges.net, the cost of living index includes cost of food, housing, utilities, transportation and health care.

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"Monroe and 天美影视 are partners in providing a great value to students seeking an excellent higher education experience,"said 天美影视 President Dr. Nick J. Bruno.

"We are proud of the relationship and contributions 天美影视 makes to the city, parish and region."听

While the site specifically mentions 天美影视鈥檚 atmospheric science program, which is the only such program in 天美影视 or Arkansas, 天美影视 has recently been recognized in national publications for its nursing program, and online MBA.

For more information about the 50 Great Affordable College Towns in the U.S., visit

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Published August 01, 2014

In a recently released ranking of the "50 Great Affordable College Towns in the U.S.," Monroe鈥攈ome of the University of 天美影视 at Monroe鈥攊s ranked at number 33 in the nation, alongside the likes of Nashville, Tenn.; Boise, Idaho; and South Bend, Ind.