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Briarcliffe College
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Briarcliffe College Academics
Briarcliffe College is a career-focused institution accredited by The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The college offers a variety of associate and bachelor degrees within five academic programs: business administration, accounting, criminal justice, digital photography, and graphic design.
The associate degrees offered by Briarcliffe College are:
- Associate in Applied Science in Accounting
- Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration
- Associate in Science in Criminal Justice
- Associate in Applied Science in Graphic Design
- Associate in Applied Science in Computer Networking
The college also offers bachelor degrees in the following:
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
- Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in one of the following areas of study: Management, Marketing, or Information Technology
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
In addition, Briarcliffe College has online degree programs for students interested in a more flexible learning environment. Students interested in online programs must be enrolled in a degree program, either part-time or full-time.
Briarcliffe College Admissions
Briarcliffe College is open to all students interested in furthering their education, who have graduated with a diploma from a secondary school or equivalent, or are transferring from another institution. Prospective students are required to contact Admissions for instructions on how to apply.
Briarcliffe College Financial Aid
Briarcliffe College offers several financial aid options. Students may be eligible for grants, loans, scholarships, and student employment. All qualified students must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which can be completed online at the school’s website.
Financial aid options include Federal Academic Competiveness Grant (ACG), New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), National Science and Math Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity (FSEOG), Federal Work-Study, Federal Pell Grant, and Federal Family Educational Loan Programs. In addition, Briarcliffe College awards merit, transfer, and athletic scholarships to qualified students.
Briarcliffe College Students
Founded over 30 year ago, Briarcliffe College serves a wide range of students seeking associate and bachelor degrees in a career-focused environment. Career Services works with area businesses in assisting students with employment options whether it is part-time while attending college, or after graduation when seeking entry-level positions.
Briarcliffe College has three campuses:
- Bethpage campus—located in historic Bethpage, New York, on Long Island
- Patchogue campus—found on the southern shore of Long Island, New York; and
- Queens—located just minutes from Manhattan, in Long Island City
Briarcliffe College Athletics
Briarcliffe College offers several sports for students interested in competitive team sports while pursuing an academic degree. For men the sports options are bowling, lacrosse, baseball, and soccer. Women’s sports choices include basketball, volleyball, softball, and bowling.
The men’s and women’s bowling teams are members of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC). Both teams play approximately 15 certified tournaments per year.
All other sports teams at Briarcliffe College including men’s baseball, lacrosse and soccer, as well as women’s basketball, volleyball, and softball, are part of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). The school mascot is the Seahawk.
Information Summary
Ranks 2968th overall and 203rd in New York
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
37.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$29,563 |
| Admission
Success rate |
46% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
31 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
57% / 50% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,343 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Bethpage, NY 11714-3545
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,012 (23,012 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 7,968 (2.88 people per house) |
| Families | 6,216 (3.29 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 111 |
| Pop. — Asian | 657 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 23 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 36 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 22,036 |
| Pop. — Other | 440 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
| Undergraduate | Associates Dominant |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Briarcliffe College?
Ranks 783rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $15,312 | $15,312 | $15,312 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $638 | $638 | $638 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $29,563 | $29,563 | $29,563 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $29,846 | $29,846 | $29,846 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $21,413 | $21,413 | $21,413 |
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 | $15,096  $16,112 |
$15,096  $16,112 |
$15,096  $16,112 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,500  $1,600 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,350  $8,150 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,878  $3,701 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,431  $8,433 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,878  $3,701 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,878  $3,701 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 1,858 (925 male / 933 female) |
| Admitted | 850 (440 male / 410 female) |
| Admission rate | 46% |
| First-time Enrollment | 490 (266 male / 224 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 344 (188 male / 156 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 146 (78 male / 68 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2,343 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Briarcliffe College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL |  |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Briarcliffe College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NSCAA |
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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 | 158 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Briarcliffe College Ranks 1001st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,389 | 119 |  33% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,931 | 164 |  46% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,459 | 75 |  21% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,079 | 192 |  54% |
| Any financial aid type | 257 |  72% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Briarcliffe College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 24 | 15 | 39 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 119 | 159 | 278 |
Hispanic | 106 | 91 | 197 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 11 | 26 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 2 | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 263 | 228 | 491 |
Race Unknown | 677 | 632 | 1,309 |
| Total | 1,205 | 1,138 | 2,343 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Briarcliffe College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 3 | 7 | 10 |
Hispanic | 10 | 7 | 17 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | N/A | 1 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 3 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 140 | 98 | 238 |
Race Unknown | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 157 | 117 | 274 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Briarcliffe College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 74 | 206 | |
| 55 | 99 | 154 | |
| 75 | 75 | 150 | |
| 59 | 87 | 146 | |
| 32 | 44 | 76 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Accounting | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 42 | 76 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 6 | 5 | 10 | 50 | 71 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | 17 | 2 | 33 | 84 | 146 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | 24 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 63 | 154 |
| Commercial Photography | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 19 | ||
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | ||||||||
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 31 | 49 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | 22 | 14 | 32 | 79 | 150 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||||
| Graphic Design | 4 | 19 | 15 | 3 | 63 | 102 | 206 | |
| Information Technology | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 20 | 54 | |
| Word Processing | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Total | 15 | 94 | 81 | 10 | 2 | 247 | 482 | 931 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Briarcliffe College Ranks 2859th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $41,975 ($42,497 male / $41,124 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 50 (31 male / 19 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 197 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $409,128 |
Briarcliffe College Summary
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Briarcliffe College consists of a pair of for-profit career colleges in Bethpage and Patchogue on Long Island, New York. The college also attracts adults seeking to advance their careers with increased knowledge in the information technology sector.
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