August 22, 2008

BCU Ranks Among 2009 America’s Best Colleges in Midwest

SIOUX CITY, Iowa –Briar Cliff University is ranked among the 2009 America’s Best Midwestern Comprehensive Colleges, according to the 2009 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report. Briar Cliff also received this distinction in 2006 and 2008.

“We are proud our commitment to a quality liberal arts education for our students and the national recognition of that commitment,” said Beverly Wharton, president, Briar Cliff University.

The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings represent the most comprehensive look at how schools stack up based on a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. The overall rankings help students and families evaluate and compare data compiled from hundreds of accredited four-year colleges.

“This designation affirms our commitment to providing a challenging academic environment in which students can excel,” noted Sharisue Wilcoxon, vice president, Enrollment Management at Briar Cliff.

Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with an enrollment of more than 1,100 students from 26 states and four countries.  Students are educated in the Franciscan tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and career preparation in an environment of care and compassion. For more information, please visit briarcliff.edu.