Briar Cliff University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	571
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	56%

Located in Sioux City, Iowa, Briar Cliff University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Briar Cliff University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Briar Cliff University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Briar Cliff University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Briar Cliff University is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Iowa is 86%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Briar Cliff University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,998

Cost of attendance at Briar Cliff University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,998

Cost of attendance at Briar Cliff University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Briar Cliff University received on average $25,701 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,701

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	67	41%	$4,518	$302,682
Other Federal Grant	68	41%	$4,962	$337,446
State Grant/Scholarships	39	24%	$6,351	$247,706
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	162	99%	$22,247	$3,604,036
Total Grant & Scholarships	163	99%	$25,701	$4,189,188

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Briar Cliff University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Briar Cliff University students is 55.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.7%.

55.7%

asian 75.0% 3 students
African American 47.4% 9 students
white 66.1% 72 students
hispanic 40.6% 13 students
International Students 28.6% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Plains Athletic Conference
Baseball Great Plains Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Plains Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Plains Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Briar Cliff University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Briar Cliff University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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