No. 1 Ranking

By Janie Harris

Snow College was recently ranked No. 1 in the nation for student success, according to an unsolicited report by The Chronicle of Higher Education, one of the country’s top publications for higher education. According to The Chronicle, Snow College has the highest success rate (graduation, transfer, and retention) among colleges that primarily offer associate degrees but also offer four-year degrees.

With an impressive 85 percent of students finishing their education or transferring to another institution within the federally defined 150 percent of normal time, Snow is thrilled to be leading the nation in student completion efforts. “There is no better choice in the entire country for our category of institution,” said President Brad Cook. “When it comes to student care and high-touch support, no one in America does this better than Snow College.”

As an open-enrollment institution, Snow College is committed to helping students from all backgrounds realize the importance of higher education, achieve their intended matriculation goals, and find satisfaction in their student experience. This is supported by a pervasive philosophy of individualized attention and genuine care, known as the “Spirit of Snow.” The personalized student experience is at the heart of Snow’s history and is embedded in the plan, operations, and daily practices at Snow. The collective efforts of students, faculty, and staff at Snow College prove that the limit for student success does not exist. Snow will continue to provide a high-quality education at an affordable price for many generations to come through direct efforts in helping students achieve their academic goals. Former Provost Steve Hood said, “Student success is our top priority. In fact, all employees have a reminder on their desks that this is our number one goal. We appreciate our faculty and staff ’s dedication in helping students achieve their academic goals.”