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Briar Cliff University
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Information Summary
Ranks 1583rd overall and 30th in Iowa
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
60.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$29,718 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
67% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,146 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Sioux City, IA 51104
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,132 (21,842 urban / 290 rural) |
| Households | 8,564 (2.51 people per house) |
| Families | 5,596 (3.12 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 502 |
| Pop. — Asian | 686 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 16 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 316 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 20,210 |
| Pop. — Other | 757 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single postbaccalaureate (education) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Trimester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Briar Cliff University?
Ranks 764th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $19,446 | $19,446 | $19,446 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $549 | $549 | $549 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $648 | $648 | $648 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $594 | $594 | $594 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $250 | $250 | $250 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $29,718 | $29,718 | $29,718 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $30,018 | $30,018 | $30,018 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $24,030 | $24,030 | $24,030 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $17,985 |
$17,985 |
$17,985 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $825 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,565 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,805 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,565 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,810 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,810 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Briar Cliff University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Briar Cliff University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NAIA |
|---|---|
| NAIA Football Conference | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| NAIA Basketball Conference | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| NAIA Baseball Conference | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| NAIA Track & Field Conference | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 577 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,018 |
| Board Fee | $3,207 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Briar Cliff University Ranks 593rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,854 | 79 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,695 | 88 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $10,433 | 251 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,768 | 196 | |
| Any financial aid type | 251 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Briar Cliff University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | N/A | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 25 | 17 | 42 |
Hispanic | 25 | 27 | 52 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 17 | 23 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 5 | 9 |
White Non-Hispanic | 407 | 611 | 1,018 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 469 | 677 | 1,146 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Briar Cliff University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | 3 | 3 |
Hispanic | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 2 | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 66 | 112 | 178 |
Race Unknown | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Total | 71 | 121 | 192 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Briar Cliff University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 51 | 56 | |
| 17 | 23 | 40 | |
| 7 | 16 | 23 | |
| 7 | 16 | 23 | |
| 3 | 12 | 15 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Briar Cliff University Ranks 2310th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $47,169 ($49,760 male / $44,059 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 55 (30 male / 25 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 36 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $643,830 |
Briar Cliff University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Briar Cliff University is a Roman Catholic university operated by the Franciscans in Sioux City, Iowa. The university was named Briar Cliff after the hill on which it is located.
Briar Cliff University Academics
Students with disabilities are not left alone with programs such as Partial Services/Facilities For Students With Learning Disabilities, Services/Facilities For Visually Impaired, Wheelchair Accessibility, 121 work stations, available in: dorms, libraries, computer centers, student centers, Dorms Wired for Access to Campus-Wide Network, Email Accounts Provided to All Students, Commuter/Off-Campus Students Can Connect to Campus Network, Computer Repair Service Available On Campus, Computer Helpline Available, Dorms Wired for High Speed Internet Connections, Online Library, Discounted Computer Software for Sale, Discounted Computer Hardware for Sale, Student Web Hosting, Wireless Network, Offers distance learning courses or programs (online or partially online): Yes, During Normal Term Periods, Over the Summer, Percent of courses taught as online courses: 1%, Percent of courses taught as blended (online and offline): 30% and Percent of courses taught face-to-face: 69%. For instance, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Double Major, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Urban Semester, Washington Semester and Weekend College. Briar Cliff University is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Briar Cliff University.
- History:
- History – General
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
- Popular majors:
- twenty-seven percent business per marketing, fourteen percent education, twelve percent health professions, ten percent visual and performing arts, six percent biology, six percent parks and recreation
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry
- Communications & Journalism:
- Digital Communications/Multimedia, Mass Communications/Media Studies
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Reading Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Science Teacher Education
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Radiologic Technology, Nursing (RN)
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Exercise Sciences, Health/Physical Fitness, Sport/Fitness Administration
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Spanish
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Biological/Physical Sciences
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Graphic Design, Music – General
- Social Sciences:
- Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Human Resources Management, Management Information Systems
- Security and Protective Services:
- Law Enforcement Administration
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- English Language and Literature:
- Creative Writing, English, English Composition, English Language & Literature – General
Again, for international students, the application fee is 20. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of July.
Briar Cliff University Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 76%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. An instance of this, there were two hundred and ninety-four total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and twenty-three total number of transfer students who were admitted.
The regular application due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 1st of April. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of September and Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of April. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of July.
Briar Cliff University Financial Aid
If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid distribution is at thirty-eight percent scholarships per grants and sixty-two percent loans per jobs. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Minority Status and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Briar Cliff University Students
The school’s size is approximately one thousand and eighty-one degree-seeking undergrads, two hundred and fifty-one first-time degree-seeking freshmen and twenty-nine graduate enrollment. Again, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Roman Catholic Church, Coed, where 76 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Briar Cliff University offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Further, the student body consists of forty-four percent in-state students, fifty-six percent out-of-state students, fifty-nine percent women, forty-one percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, two percent asian per pacific islander, two percent black per non-hispanic, seven percent hispanic, eighty-seven percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent non-resident alien, fifteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty-six percent in top quarter of graduating class, sixty-one percent in top half of graduating class, twenty-five percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, thirteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, nine percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and four percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99.
This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. To be sure, the school is located 90 miles from Omaha, Nebraska.In addition, the university has many unique facilites such as prairie nature preserve, human anatomy/cadaver laboratory, integrated media lab, nursing simulation lab.
Briar Cliff University Athletics
The Chargers are a member of NAIA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Handball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling















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