Briar Cliff Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $35,642
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Briar Cliff:
- Total Enrollment: 947, including 174 online students
- 766 Undergraduate, 181 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.8% men, 52.2% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 48%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 64%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 73 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 8 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 13 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Briar Cliff Overview
Briar Cliff University (Briar Cliff) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Sioux City, IA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Briar Cliff's tuition & fees is $35,642 for the academic year 2024-2025. 86% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $25,214.
The school has a total enrollment of 947 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
Briar Cliff University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Briar Cliff University is $35,642. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,738.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $36,581 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,125.
| Undergraduate | $35,642 |
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| Graduate | $9,738 |
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| Undergraduate | $36,581 |
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| Graduate | $10,125 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Briar Cliff University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Briar Cliff
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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