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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateSTEM Strong
Known for biology — close-knit campus
Briar Cliff University is a private institution in Sioux City with particular strength in biology and health sciences.
A small campus of 626 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,475 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,590.
Established
1930
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
626Students
12:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$54,475Earnings 10yr
$21,590Net Price
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$35,534
Room & Board$10,208
Books & Supplies$1,544
Total Cost of Attendance$49,693
Average Net Price$21,590
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$19,435
$30–48K$17,357
$48–75K$23,260
$75–110K$23,338
$110K+$25,265
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$21,590
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
45.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,506
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (63)
Student Body
Undergrads
626
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%
Race & Ethnicity
White 57%
Black 7%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 12%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate49.4%
Freshman Retention60.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$48,338
8 Years$51,373
10 Years$54,475
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$41,300
Men
$49,100
Rankings
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Varsity Sports — Chargers
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)