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Briar Cliff University
Briar Cliff University
SIOUX CITY, IA . 4 Year 3.5
#2256 in Best Colleges in America
3303 REBECCA ST SIOUX CITY, IA 51104

Overview

Briar Cliff University is a private, Catholic, Franciscan liberal arts institution located in Sioux City, Iowa. Established in 1930, the university provides a personalized and holistic educational experience that promotes academic excellence, ethical development, and social responsibility. It offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and online programs across various disciplines including business, healthcare, humanities, and sciences. With its commitment to service and leadership, Briar Cliff fosters a close-knit, inclusive community that encourages students to grow both personally and professionally. The university's dedicated faculty and enriching campus life provide a supportive learning environment that prepares students to succeed in a diverse and dynamic world.

Rankings

  • 263

    #263 in Best Colleges for Public Policy in America

  • 1

    #1 7 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa

  • 663

    #663 in Best College Athletics in America

  • Best Colleges for Public Policy in America 263 of 643
  • Best College Athletics in America 663 of 1,344
  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 694 of 1,517

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • BValue
  • A Diversity
  • D+Campus
  • BAthletics
  • B Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • C+Location
  • C Dorms
  • CCampus Food
  • CStudent Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    50 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    29 Graduates
  • Business
    14 Graduates
  • Psychology
    12 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    10 Graduates
  • Biology
    8 Graduates
  • High School Education
    7 Graduates
  • English
    6 Graduates
  • Environmental Science
    6 Graduates
  • History
    5 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    1

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $25,701
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    56%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    584 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    182
  • Undergrads Over 25
    11%
  • Pell Grant
    41%
  • Varsity Athletes
    70%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Great Plains Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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