Overview
With campus situated on a hilltop formerly covered in briar patches, Briar Cliff University is a Franciscan Catholic liberal arts college in northwest Iowa. Briar Cliff confers undergraduate degrees in over 40 academic majors. For students who wish to learn in a new culture, Briar Cliff offers a study abroad program at the Catholic University of Korea as well as exchange programs with Rwanda, Venezuela, and Mexico. As a Catholic school, Briar Cliff celebrates mass on Sundays and select weekdays at the Chapel of Our Lady of Grace.
Average Net Price:
$22,233
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1010
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $34,727 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $34,727 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $1544 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
26%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,614
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,520
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,987
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
19%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6452
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,520
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$10,929,963
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$587,567
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
67%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,615
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
Students receiving federal loans
67%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,183
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,605
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
56%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
153
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Fee
$20
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1010
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
927
Total Number of Undergrads
709
0
100
44%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
57
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
43
Countries Represented
16
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
28
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
44%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
30%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Chargers
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Plains Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
329
Total Female Athletes
145
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Briar Cliff University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,400
Top 5 Cities
Sioux City
Omaha
Sioux Falls
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Top 5 Employers
Sioux City Public Schools
St. Lukes Regional Health System
Catholic Schools of Sioux City
Lozier Corporation
Wells Fargo
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Sales
Operations
Healthcare Services
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are Sayingbriar cliff university is a great school to attend. they are very warm and welcoming to their students and will bend over backwards to help you succeed. briar cliff university has done so much to help me succeed in my future career choices, and i'm only a beginning freshman.
Michael from Emerson, NE
Briar Cliff University is a great place for the home-y feel. It's small and personable. There's always someone available to help you out!
Emily from Sioux City, IA
Briar Cliff is an excellent college. I am a nursing student and completed my BSN through Briar Cliff. It is an excellent college with small college values where students are respected and instructors are there to assist students in their learning.
Steven from Sioux Falls, SD
briar cliff is a wonderful place. you get whatever help you need in any class and the classes aren't too big so it's perfect if you're someone who asks a lot of questions like myself. briar cliff teaches you very well, and the teaching staff are courteous and friendly.
Kyle from Prescott, AZ
its a very good university where you can expect to learn a lot. teachers take time to explain anything that you may have questions about which is really nice.
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