Briar Cliff University: Review & Facts

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Briar Cliff University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 930 students enrolled. This college was established in 1930 and is one of the 5 schools and colleges located in Sioux City, Iowa.

Briar Cliff University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Briar Cliff University will give you the option to get an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
56
Briar Cliff University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 56 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Management, Medical, and Physical Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Briar Cliff University is relatively low at 68% (below Iowa average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Bad
The graduation rate at Briar Cliff University is below average - 51%. Approximately 9% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Briar Cliff University is pretty good, 12:1. Learn more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - about $32,800 annually. The additional fees at Briar Cliff University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $1,400; this comes to $34,200 a year.

Read the details about Briar Cliff University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Briar Cliff University will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Briar Cliff University is $20.00. The graduate application fee is $20.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Briar Cliff University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (712) 279-5321 or check Briar Cliff University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,600
Medium
Briar Cliff University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Briar Cliff University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Briar Cliff University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 600 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- around $4,600 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Briar Cliff University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Briar Cliff University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Briar Cliff University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Briar Cliff University
3303 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, Iowa
51104, USA
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