BRIDGEWATER, VA (Rocktown Now) — Bridgewater College has been recognized as a “College of Distinction” and acknowledged by U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly and The Princeton Review for its work preparing students for success after graduation.

In this year’s rankings, U.S. News recognized Bridgewater as among the “Top Performers in Social Mobility” and a “Best National Liberal Arts College.” Similarly, Washington Monthly ranked Bridgewater on its “Best Liberal Arts Colleges” and “Best Bang for the Buck in the Southeast” lists. The Princeton Review recognized Bridgewater as one of its “Best Mid-Atlantic Regional Colleges” and Colleges of Distinction listed BC as among the “Best Business Colleges” and “Best Education Colleges.”

“We are pleased to have outside recognition of the values that are at the core of a Bridgewater education, including high-impact learning and the development of career-ready skills,” said Dr. Leona Sevick, provost and executive vice president of BC. “With our commitment to transparency in our pricing, students and families are realizing a BC education is accessible for them.”