Six Hudson Valley colleges have secured spots on the Princeton Review's national list of "The Best 389 Colleges."

Iona, Manhattanville, Marist, Sarah Lawrence, SUNY Purchase, and Vassar have all earned recognition on the list. 

Notably, Iona College, previously recognized regionally, has now been included at the national level for the first time.

The Princeton Review's selections were derived from a comprehensive survey encompassing 165,000 students nationwide. The survey covered various aspects, including academics, professors, student life, campus culture, clubs, dorms, extracurricular activities, and more. Additionally, data from 2,000 college administrators about their institutions' academic offerings were incorporated into the assessment process.