Briar Cliff University
- 4 Year
- SIOUX CITY, IA
CollegeGrad School
Briar Cliff University
- grade COverall Grade
- 4 Year
- SIOUX CITY, IA
- Rating 3.49 out of 5 214 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade D+
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade C+
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade C minus
- Campus Foodgrade C
- Student Lifegrade C
- Safetygrade B minus
About
Athletic Division
NAIA
Athletic Conference
Great Plains Athletic Conference
From Briar Cliff University
Here, each person’s dignity is appreciated and celebrated, providing a powerful sense of community and a place to pursue a private, liberal arts education that shapes more than your résumé — it shapes your character.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
No data available
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
No data available
Accepts Common App
No data available
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Will You Get Into BCU?
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Cost
Net Price
$21,734 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$25,701 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 14 responses83%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 18 responses56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 18 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing50 Graduates
- Social Work and Youth Services29 Graduates
- Business14 Graduates
- Psychology12 Graduates
- Elementary Education10 Graduates
- Biology8 Graduates
- High School Education7 Graduates
- English6 Graduates
- Environmental Science6 Graduates
- History5 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
584 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
182
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
41%
Varsity Athletes
70%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
93%
Poll
89%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 18 responsesPoll
55%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 22 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
56%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 9 responsesBriar Cliff University Reviews
Rating 3.49 out of 5 214 reviews
Briar Cliff University is a small private 4 year institution. With staff that are dedicated with making sure that the students have what they need and hold them accountable for making it to their classes and completing coursework. The ratio of student to professor is small, with 1 professor to 24 students, which allows more of a 1:1 ratio when you need assistance. With an active student government, the students voice is heard and charges made immediately after a problem is identified and addressed. Briar Cliff University is your home away from home with a beautiful scenery. Tuition lock on all incoming students making you keep your 1st year tuition all 4 years, making Briar Cliff University very affordable!
At Briar Cliff University, the percentage of student athletes are close to 95%. I am apart of that percentile. I cam into BCU on a softball scholarship. So far, it has been nothing but a rollercoaster ride wether it comes to athletics, academics, mental or physical toughness and even social life. After my first year, if someone were to tell me how it all ended- I would do it all over again. Being at briar cliff has showed me what I can put myself through and come out on the other side stronger than ever before.
Briar Cliff is a nice, welcoming campus. They do a great job at supporting their students in the classroom, ensuring that they do well and wanting them to succeed. The campus community is warm and welcoming to all with its diverse student body.