School Overview
Briar Cliff University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution in Sioux City, Iowa that is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. Briar Cliff offers a large selection of undergraduate bachelor degrees and pre-professional programs in over 30 subject areas and academic disciplines. The university also offers two associate degree programs and a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in education. In fall 2011, Briar Cliff moved from a 3-semester academic year (three 10-week terms) to a 2-semester academic year with a J-Term and a May Term.
The average class size at Briar Cliff is about 19 students and students can look forward to plenty of personalized instruction and interaction with their professors.
General Information
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Admission Office 3303 Rebecca Street PO Box 2100 Sioux City, IA 51104-0100 (712) 279-5200 (800) 662-3303 Fax: (712) 279-1632 [email protected] Contact: Sharisue Wilcoxon Vice President for Enrollment Management |
Main Address 3303 Rebecca Street, PO Box 2100 Sioux City, IA 51104-0100 (712) 279-5321 www.briarcliff.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,030 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 252 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,026 Graduate enrollment: 84 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: $20 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 69% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 64% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Digital Communications/Multimedia B Communications Technologies Graphic Communications B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Theology A,B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Briar Cliff University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (712) 279-5321 |
| Website: | www.briarcliff.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | old.briarcliff.edu/apply/application.aspx |
| Address: | 3303 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, IA 51104 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,129 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 42% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 664 (59% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $32,202 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $32,202 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 72% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $23,868 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Briar Cliff University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Briar Cliff University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 9 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 7 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 1 | 47 | 10 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Briar Cliff University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $32,202 |
| Out-of-state | $32,202 |
| Books and supplies | $1,320 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $10,530 |
| Out-of-state | $10,530 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 130 | 72% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 130 | 72% | $23,868 |
| Student loan aid | 103 | 57% | $7,356 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 888 | 91% | $19,631 |
| Federal student loans | 658 | 67% | $7,070 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Briar Cliff University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Briar Cliff University students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Briar Cliff University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,129 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 872 |
| Graduate enrollment | 257 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Briar Cliff University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
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