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Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, Iowa 51104

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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
Acceptance
SAT Avg
626Students
12:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$54,475Earnings 10yr
$21,590Net Price

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

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

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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