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Briar Cliff University
  • 4 Year
  • SIOUX CITY, IA
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Briar Cliff University
#17 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
  • C
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • SIOUX CITY, IA
  • 214 reviews
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    Briar Cliff University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    93%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $4,713 / year
    Poll
    30%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 54 responses
    Poll
    55%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 22 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,440 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 6 responses
    • Java City
      67%
    • Fire Pit
      33%
    50%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 14 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    D+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 10 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      20%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      70%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      10%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    92%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 12 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 6 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      50%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      33%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      17%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 11 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      36%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      45%
    • We have campus police?
      18%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 22 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      14%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      55%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      27%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      5%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 4 responses
    • Enjoying dinner with your team
      75%
    • Daily mass,...
      25%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 15 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      7%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      20%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      20%
    • Parties? What parties?
      53%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 6 responses
    • Francisco De Mayo
      33%
    • Graduation
      17%
    • Homecoming
      17%
    • Homecoming
      17%
    • We don't party
      17%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    89%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 18 responses
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