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Briar Cliff University Teaching Programs

Briar Cliff University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sioux City, IA. A Smaller City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Briar Cliff University Rankings

Briar Cliff University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#35 of 69	State — Iowa
Overall Quality	#183 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#1409 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Briar Cliff University?

Contact details for Briar Cliff University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3303 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, IA 51104
Phone:	7122795200
Website:	www.briarcliff.edu/
Admissions:	www.briarcliff.edu/future-chargers/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.briarcliff.edu/future-chargers/tuition-and-aid/costs-and-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Briar Cliff University?

You can apply to Briar Cliff University online at: https://www.briarcliff.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fApply

How Hard Is It To Get Into Briar Cliff University?

Average Test Scores

Can I Afford Briar Cliff University?

The average net price after aid at Briar Cliff University is $21,590. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$34,230
In-State Fees	$1,412
Out-of-State Tuition	$34,230
Out-of-State Fees	$1,412
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$35,642
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$35,642

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 19% of students at Briar Cliff University receive some form of financial aid (152 students).

About 86% of students at Briar Cliff University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,214 per student.

53% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $2,753.

Student Loan Debt

48% of Briar Cliff University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,677 per year.

Briar Cliff University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 255 students enrolled at Briar Cliff University. Briar Cliff University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 626 undergraduate students at Briar Cliff University, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Briar Cliff University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	7
Black or African American	37
Hispanic	80
White	333
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	20
Non-Resident	63

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Briar Cliff University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Iowa	45
Nebraska	24
Texas	11
South Dakota	8
Colorado	5

Additionally, approximately 10.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Briar Cliff University Graduate Student Diversity

203 of Briar Cliff University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Briar Cliff University, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Briar Cliff University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	11
Hispanic	11
White	162
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	4
Non-Resident	4

Online Learning at Briar Cliff University

Briar Cliff University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

109 undergraduate students at Briar Cliff University took at least one online class — of those, 82 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 92 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Briar Cliff University

These teaching majors are available at Briar Cliff University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	14	—	—	14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Briar Cliff University

Briar Cliff University offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Briar Cliff University has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.