Briar Cliff University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5621 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1577 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1493 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #2 of 3 | In Sioux |
| #4527 of 6,537 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 709
- Graduates
- 218
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.briarcliff.edu
Briar Cliff University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Briar Cliff University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
74 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
213 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Briar Cliff University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 570 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 139 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 77 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 69 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 46 (5%) |
| Asian | 14 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Briar Cliff University is $21,620 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,944 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,771 |
| $48-75K | $21,086 |
| $75-110K | $25,487 |
| $110K+ | $25,284 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,180 | $8,474 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,180 | $8,474 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,180 | $8,474 |
| Fee in-district | $1,318 | $1,080 |
| Fee in-state | $1,318 | $1,080 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,318 | $1,080 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 540 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,232 |
| Room charge | $4,628 |
| Meal charge | $5,604 |
Briar Cliff University majors
Briar Cliff University has granted 150 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 53 master's across 4 programs, and 32 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Briar Cliff University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | 26 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 28 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 22 | 4 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 20 | ||
| Social Work | 16 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 8 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 7 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 5 | ||
| Psychology, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 4 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 4 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Accounting | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Criminology | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 150 | 53 | 32 |
Briar Cliff University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 30% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 28% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Briar Cliff University has published 260 scientific papers with 3,405 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Biology, Law, Computer Science, Psychology, Medicine, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 6 |
| 1992 | 2 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 | 10 |
| 1994 | 3 | 10 |
| 1995 | 0 | 12 |
| 1996 | 3 | 9 |
| 1997 | 4 | 33 |
| 1998 | 4 | 23 |
| 1999 | 0 | 20 |
| 2000 | 2 | 21 |
| 2001 | 2 | 36 |
| 2002 | 1 | 44 |
| 2003 | 3 | 18 |
| 2004 | 3 | 31 |
| 2005 | 4 | 36 |
| 2006 | 6 | 36 |
| 2007 | 3 | 49 |
| 2008 | 13 | 96 |
| 2009 | 8 | 85 |
| 2010 | 13 | 102 |
| 2011 | 8 | 137 |
| 2012 | 11 | 170 |
| 2013 | 10 | 155 |
| 2014 | 16 | 202 |
| 2015 | 10 | 178 |
| 2016 | 8 | 186 |
| 2017 | 15 | 162 |
| 2018 | 10 | 186 |
| 2019 | 11 | 177 |
| 2020 | 7 | 221 |
| 2021 | 12 | 259 |
| 2022 | 6 | 220 |
| 2023 | 8 | 270 |
Notable alumni
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Jon Porter
- Occupations
- politicianbusinessperson
- Biography
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Jonathan Christopher "Jon" Porter is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, the first representative elected from the 3rd Congressional District of Nevada.
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Matt McCoy
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Matthew W. "Matt" McCoy is a member of the Board of Supervisors of Polk County, Iowa, representing the fifth district. A member of the Iowa Democratic Party, McCoy served in the Iowa Senate from 1997 to 2019 and the Iowa House of Representatives from 1993 to 1997. McCoy was the first openly gay member of the Iowa General Assembly.
General info
| Alternative names | BCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1930 |
| Motto | Mater Gratiae Caritas Mother of Grace, Love |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 198 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3303 Rebecca Street Sioux City, Iowa, 51104 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 86,000 |
| Phone | 7122795321 |