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We're No. 1! The Citadel named the best in the South The Citadel is the No. 1 best value among master's degree-granting colleges in the South, according to the 2010 best college rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. In the category of institutions that award up to a master's degree, The Citadel is the only public college in South Carolina and one of two public institutions in the nation recognized in the "Great Schools, Great Prices" category. "The higher the quality of the program and the lower the cost, the better the deal," U.S. News said. The ranking is based on the net cost of attendance and on The Citadel's standing in other categories in the 2010 rankings. Those are: • No. 2 best public institution in the South (among institutions that award up to a master's degree). • No. 5 among all master's degree-granting colleges and universities in the South, both public and private. • No. 26 best undergraduate engineering programs "In these tough economic times, it's important that families know The Citadel was recognized not only as among the best overall colleges and universities in the South, but also a best value," said Samuel M. Hines, Jr., provost and dean of the college. The Citadel's standing was unchanged from last year in two of the four categories it was ranked in. The Citadel was ranked No. 7 best value in the 2009 report. Also, the School of Engineering rose from No. 34 to No. 26 for best undergraduate engineering programs. "The faculty in the School of Engineering are proud to have a nationally recognized program that provides our students with a rigorous academic curriculum coupled with a challenging learning environment aimed at developing principled leaders for the engineering profession," said Dennis Fallon, dean of the School of Engineering. The engineering ranking is based on a peer survey of deans and senior faculty at institutions nationwide. "We are delighted with our top rankings, but a more important proof of success is students who want to attend," Hines said. "Last Fall, 721 freshmen matriculated -- our largest class in 34 years. That is a powerful demonstration that families believe The Citadel provides the best preparation for meeting the challenges students will face." MBA program rated tops among its peers by The Princeton Review MBA students give The Citadel School of Business Administration high marks, according to the 2010 ratings recently released by The Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company put The Citadel School of Business Administration's MBA program in its list of the top 301 business schools in the country. "We are extremely pleased by our recognition as a top business school. Our faculty work extremely hard to create an outstanding learning environment for our students," said Ron Green, dean of the School of Business Administration. "By soliciting the feedback of our students, The Princeton Review validates the positive experiences that result from these efforts." The Princeton Review does not assign a number to the schools that it ranks. The college's selection is based on survey results collected from students at the best AACSB-accredited MBA programs in the world and statistical information gathered from numerous sources. There are 553 business schools or business programs with AACSB accreditation nationwide. The Citadel School of Business Administration with around 300 students enrolled in its MBA program aims to produce leaders of exceptional integrity dedicated to developing others and creating high-performance organizations that prosper in challenging environments. Leadership focused, the School of Business Administration delivers a Leadership Forum, provides a unique Mentors Association to guide students, offers global experiences through travel abroad, and has dual-degree programs with medical, pharmacy and health care administration students. "The Best 301 Business Schools" profi les schools' academics, student life and admissions, plus ratings for their academics, selectivity and career placement services. "Academically, the school blends tried-and-true academic theory with practical know-how, maintaining 'a good mix of some older, tenured professors, but also some new professors coming in to mix things up," The Princeton Review states. "Whether young or old, 'the professors are all experienced professionals that are capable of lending a wide range of practical knowledge to the lessons they teach."