Briar Cliff University
About Briar Cliff University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Briar Cliff University is located in Sioux City, IA. Tuition is $34,498 per year, serving approximately 624 students.
Founded
1930
Location
Sioux City, Iowa
Students
805
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
47.5%
Below national average
Tuition
$36,956
Per year
Avg Net Price
$23,907
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$54,475
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
47.5% complete their degree within six years
Retention
64.2%
4-Year Grad
44%
6-Year Grad
56%
Teaching Quality
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
62.6%
$/Student
$10.5K
Class Size
Medium
The 44% graduation rate is below average, but 64.2% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$36,956
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$11,518
Books & Supplies
$2,182
Total Cost of Attendance
$51,493
After Financial Aid
$23,907
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$17,764
Receive Grants
53.2%
Take Loans
48.1%
The total cost of attendance runs about $51,493/yr, including $11,518 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $23,907.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Briar Cliff University fund their education.
While in School
53.2%
Get Grants
Free money
48.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$44,561
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$23,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$246/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Students typically graduate with $23,250 in debt, below the national median. That's a manageable amount for most career paths.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Briar Cliff University.
Gender
46%
Female
54%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
624
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
181
Graduates
36.4%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
11.1%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (46% women, 54% men). 36.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 12.5% international students bring global perspectives to campus life.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
624
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Doctoral
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Briar Cliff University fields 9 varsity teams with 469 student athletes, about 75% of the student body.
Division
NAIA
Division II
Conference
Great Plains
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
469
75% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
65% / 35%
305
Men
164
Women
7
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Briar Cliff Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$54,475
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
21 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$56K
21 grads
1yr Earnings
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
—
16 grads
Social Work
$43K
12 grads
1yr Earnings
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$50K
9 grads
4yr Earnings
Psychology, General
—
9 grads
Graduates earn about $48K six years out, growing to $54K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.