Briar Cliff University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5639 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1559 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1473 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #2 of 3 | In Sioux |
| #4943 of 6,670 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 766
- Graduates
- 181
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- 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.
109 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
174 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 | 553 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 108 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 98 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 82 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 56 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 29 (3%) |
| Asian | 10 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Briar Cliff University is $23,263 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 | $17,764 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,604 |
| $48-75K | $25,516 |
| $75-110K | $30,156 |
| $110K+ | $27,328 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,544 | $8,586 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,544 | $8,586 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,544 | $8,586 |
| Fee in-district | $1,412 | $1,152 |
| Fee in-state | $1,412 | $1,152 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,412 | $1,152 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 442 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,182 |
| Room charge | $5,004 |
| Meal charge | $6,178 |
Briar Cliff University majors
Briar Cliff University has granted 145 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs, 40 master's across 4 programs, and 30 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 | 18 | 21 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 27 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 25 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 13 | 3 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | ||
| Social Work | 13 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 11 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 9 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 5 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 4 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Graphic Design | 3 | ||
| Psychology, General | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Sports Communication | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 145 | 40 | 30 |
Briar Cliff University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 41% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Briar Cliff University has published 303 scientific papers with 4,389 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Psychology, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 10 |
| 1994 | 3 | 14 |
| 1995 | 0 | 13 |
| 1996 | 4 | 9 |
| 1997 | 4 | 33 |
| 1998 | 4 | 26 |
| 1999 | 0 | 22 |
| 2000 | 3 | 22 |
| 2001 | 2 | 38 |
| 2002 | 2 | 46 |
| 2003 | 3 | 23 |
| 2004 | 4 | 42 |
| 2005 | 4 | 45 |
| 2006 | 7 | 44 |
| 2007 | 2 | 58 |
| 2008 | 13 | 103 |
| 2009 | 7 | 92 |
| 2010 | 14 | 122 |
| 2011 | 9 | 152 |
| 2012 | 12 | 203 |
| 2013 | 11 | 170 |
| 2014 | 17 | 240 |
| 2015 | 8 | 204 |
| 2016 | 9 | 206 |
| 2017 | 15 | 212 |
| 2018 | 12 | 207 |
| 2019 | 10 | 210 |
| 2020 | 7 | 273 |
| 2021 | 13 | 301 |
| 2022 | 6 | 274 |
| 2023 | 20 | 332 |
| 2024 | 14 | 271 |
| 2025 | 5 | 272 |
Notable alumni
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Jon Porter
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- 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.
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Krystal Gabel
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Krystal Gabel is an American cannabis rights activist, perennial candidate, and writer. Gabel, a candidate for governor of Nebraska in the 2018 election, at age 33 was the youngest of a record number of women who ran for governorships, nationally. In 2020, Gabel ran for Nebraska Public Service Commission in the Republican primary.
General info
| Alternative names | BCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1930 |
| Motto | Mater Gratiae Caritas Mother of Grace, Love |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 188 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3303 Rebecca Street Sioux City, Iowa, 51104 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 86,000 |
| Phone | 7122795200 |