Briar Cliff University

Location and Affiliation:

Briar Cliff is located on a hilltop overlooking Sioux City, IA, population 85,000.
Affiliation: Roman Catholic and Franciscan.

Population:

Briar Cliff’s enrollment is 932 students on campus.

• 59% female
• 2% black
• 1% Asian
• 3% Hispanic
• 1% American Indian

73% of applicants are admitted. 69% return as sophomores.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:13

Academic Level:

• Briar Cliff is a Level 4 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.2
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 19-24. ACT Verbal 17-23, ACT Math 17-24.
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 470-560, Math 370-510, Composite 840-1070.

Most Popular Majors:

• Business administration
• Elementary education
• Management
• Education
• Health
• Physical Education
• Social Work
• Nursing

Graduates:

51% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $20
• The priority application deadline is rolling
• Financial aid deadline is March 15

Generosity:

Average need met is 98%.

Features:

96% of Briar Cliff students enter graduate school or are employed in their fields of study within six months of graduation. The Academic Calendar consists of three 10-week terms with 10-day breaks. Briar Cliff is in a safe, secluded setting but in the heart of a city.

Contact:

Briar Cliff University Admissions 1-800-662-3303 ext.5200.

Learn more about Briar Cliff University. http://www.briarcliff.edu