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Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$23,907
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
624
Students
Small campus body
$48,338
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Briar Cliff University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Sioux City, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 624 students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
624 (Small)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences19% of degrees
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,264
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,338
Earnings 5yr: $86,165
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,150
Earnings 5yr: $71,329
Debt: $25,191
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,315
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $37,564
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,286
Earnings 5yr: $49,714
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $70,850
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $54,079
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$23,907
In-State Tuition$36,956
Out-of-State Tuition$36,956
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

53%
Pell Grants
48%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$48,338
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,475

Completion Signals

48%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
64%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,506
Est. Monthly Payment
$167/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

54%
Men
46%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 54% men and 46% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$57,009
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