The Standard&Poor's Underlying Rating (SPUR) on New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority's revenue bonds, issued for the University of Medicine&Dentistry of New Jersey, reflects: * Strong state support and the university's role as sole provider of medical and dental education in New Jersey; * Positive admissions statistics, with an aggregate 18% acceptance rate (across all programs), a strong 64% matriculation rate, and stable enrollment levels; * Historically stable financial operations at University Hospital in Newark, and historically good financial performance for the university as a whole; and * A reasonable debt burden, with only $220 million of pro forma debt. The bonds are secured by the university's general obligation pledge and are being issued to finance a