Aug. 17, 2010

Briar Cliff University Ranks Among
2011 America’s Best Regional Colleges

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Briar Cliff University is ranked among the 2011 America’s Best Regional Colleges, according to “America’s Best Colleges” in the September 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report.

“Briar Cliff is honored to be nationally recognized once again for being among the best,” said Beverly Wharton, BCU president. “Briar Cliff is a very student-focused institution with a commitment to excellence in education.”

The annual “America’s Best Colleges” study by U.S. News & World Report represents 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 their families evaluate and compare data compiled from hundreds of accredited four-year colleges.

“This report confirms the high quality of our baccalaureate degree programs here at Briar Cliff,” said Sharisue Wilcoxon, vice president, BCU Enrollment Management. “Our students thrive in an environment that promotes personal growth and professional promise.”

Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with an enrollment of more than 1,100 students from 28 states. 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.

 

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