Briar Cliff University, IA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Briar Cliff University Rankings
Affordability65
Selectivity9
Retention21
Graduation1
Earnings35
Diversity63
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Briar Cliff University
96%
Bachelor’s
4%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education6%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs27%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Briar Cliff University
62%
Admission Rate
510
Median SAT Math
475
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–570
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)430–520
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Briar Cliff University
$31K
In-State Tuition
$31K
Out-of-State Tuition
$42K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Briar Cliff University
83%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$241
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 61% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 74% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Briar Cliff University
68%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
17%
Withdrawal Rate
44%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 40% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 44% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 47% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36% | 46% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 12% | 60% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Briar Cliff University
95%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$47K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $47K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Briar Cliff University
910
Undergraduates
64%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
253
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 12% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 29% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 17% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Briar Cliff University, IA
St Luke's College
1 miles, E
Western Iowa Tech Community College
5 miles, SE
Morningside College
5 miles, SE
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
7 miles, SE