December 8, 2014

Mesalands Community College has been selected among the 50 Most Affordable Community Colleges by AffordableColleges.com. Mesalands was ranked seventh in the nation with an average in-state tuition of $1,152 and a 47 percent institutional financial aid rate. The institutions academics, accreditation, campus culture and distance learning options were also considered in this study.

AffordableColleges.com’s mission is to provide prospective college students with the most accurate and relevant information on making higher education more cost-effective. They provide ranked lists of the most affordable options based on the student’s preferred school type and articles about affordability trends.

“We strive to provide an affordable quality education for our students,” said Dr. Thomas W. Newsom, President of Mesalands. “We are honored to be included in this list and Mesalands will continue to provide a variety of financial aid opportunities for our students.”

To view the article, visit: http://www.affordablecolleges.com/rankings/community-colleges/