MANSFIELD, PA—Mansfield University is ranked among the top 15 
most affordable small colleges in the northeast by bestvalueschools.com. MU is ranked 95th nationally out of 700 schools that met the definition of small college, which is less than 4,000 students.
According to bestvalueschools.com, affordability is determined by net cost of attendance, the sum of published tuition and required fees, books and supplies and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses as determined by College Navigator, a component of the National Center for Education Statistics.
“We work very hard to provide an educational experience that is of the highest quality and is affordable,” MU President Fran Hendricks said. “It is gratifying to receive validation from an impartial source that we are being successful in our stated mission and commitment to student success.”
In its review, bestvalueschools.com states, “Despite its small stature, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania encourages its students to ‘dream big.’ As one of the premier liberal arts and best small colleges in the state, MU gives students the chance to explore a wide range of campus events and resources without drowning them in a sea of faceless classmates. And thanks to accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, students can feel confident that the curriculum they enjoy meets rigorous standards of quality.”