Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 648
Graduate Enrollment: 234
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 13.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.5% (2007)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 63.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 39.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 24.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 55.7%
Black: 8.3%
Hispanic: 21.3%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 5.1%
Non-resident alien: 6.6%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Black: 8.3%
Hispanic: 21.3%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 5.1%
Non-resident alien: 6.6%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $47,399
In-State tuition: $33,998Out-of-State tuition: $33,998
Estimated books and supplies: $1,340 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,582 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,944 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,908 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,944 (2022)
Average Family Income: $68,295 (2017)
Median Family Income: $44,561 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 55.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $246 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,969 |
| $30k-48k | $18,434 |
| $48k-75k | $22,568 |
| $75k-110k | $21,961 |
| $110k+ | $24,154 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 44%6-year graduation rate: 56%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,125 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,268 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,596 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 79.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 82.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 87.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 52.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 59.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $39,738 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,952 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 13 | $39,052 ($3,254) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 20 | $27,000 | $254 | $45,408 ($3,784) | |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 24 | $37,564 | $265 | $35,675 ($2,973) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 2 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 31 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 58 | $62,220 ($5,185) | |||
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 15 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 37 | $25,191 | $191 | $47,477 ($3,956) | $60,580 ($5,048) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 20 | $62,694 ($5,225) | $75,320 ($6,277) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 8 | $53,469 ($4,456) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $61,317Full time faculty: 57%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $17,085,946 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $20,565,457 (2022)