Briar Cliff University

Overview

Briar Cliff University is a Comprehensive institution located in Sioux City, IA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3303 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA  51104
United States

Contact Mr. Brian Eben
Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@briarcliff.edu
Phone: 712-279-5200
Fax: 712-279-1632

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Human Resources Management
Management Information Systems
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education
Elementary Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Radiologic Technology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dramatic/theater Arts
Graphic Design
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,741

Applied

892

Accepted

1,117

Enrolled

Female Admissions

612

Females Applied

382

Females Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

879

Males Applied

510

Males Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

20

Application Fee

3.23

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Interview 3 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite		18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

28,650

Fees

1,136

Full-time student fees

9,086

Room & board

4,300

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

30,582

Avg. Financial Aid Package

33,359

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

16,068

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,837

Avg. Loan Aid

2,524

Avg. Grant Aid

14,647

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

26%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,117

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

32%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.23%
Black or African American	9.36%
White or Caucasian	65.64%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.95%
Asian	1.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.82%
Two or more races	1.03%

Gender

Male (44.49%)

Female (55.51%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	30%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Glo-Fest, Homecoming Dance and Winterfest Dance

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

More services
career services, academic skills

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Residence Hall Association, Briar Cliff Student Government, Choices, Blue Crew and Catholic Daughters of America

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football
Golf
Soccer	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf
Soccer	No
Softball
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Volleyball
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

122

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 64

Part-time - 58

Male - 63

Female - 59