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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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.
"Monroe and 麻豆果冻传媒 are partners in providing a great value to students seeking an excellent
higher education experience,"said 麻豆果冻传媒 President Dr. Nick J. Bruno.
"We are proud of the relationship and contributions 麻豆果冻传媒 makes to the city, parish
and region."听
While the site specifically mentions 麻豆果冻传媒鈥檚 atmospheric science program, which is the
only such program in Louisiana or Arkansas, 麻豆果冻传媒 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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Photo courtesy Dacia Idom, The News Star
