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Briar Cliff University - Sioux City,Iowa

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Acceptance Rate

$23,981

Avg.Financial Aid

001846

FAFSA Code

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Briar Cliff University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Roman Catholic
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
www.briarcliff.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
1,229
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Briar Cliff University which is a private, Roman Catholic university, is located in Sioux City, Iowa. Briar Cliff University is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At BCU around 60% are white, 18% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 11% are Black or African American. Further, around 79% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 54% of the students are females and 46% are males. Rolando Frazer, Mario Butler, Gwen Hennessey, and Margaret Feldner are some of the well-known alumni of the school. Several other achievers owe their success to this university. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 192 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by BCU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Location & Contact

Email:

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Phone:

7122795321

Fax:

7122795410

Address

3303 Rebecca Street

Rankings

To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. Usually, the rankings of colleges/universities by Forbes and US News are considered trustworthy by applicants and experts. However, Briar Cliff University doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications. Generally, the ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
None
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
N/A
SAT Range
N/A
SAT/ACT
FALSE
ACT Range
N/A
High School GPA
N/A
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
None

The admission to Briar Cliff University is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. It can be concluded that scoring high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT is not an important criterion for Briar Cliff University, as the average SAT or ACT score of students is not available publicly. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 3303 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51104. To gather more information, they can call them at (712) 279-5321.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$18,442
Average Annual Cost
$29,796

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$1,323
Other Fees
$1,174
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$8,896
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,297

Total One Year Cost

$44,486

Before applying to BCU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $46,326. The average annual tuition cost ($32,202), books and supplies ($1,320), room and boarding ($9,384), and budget for other expenses ($3,744) are all included in this cost. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

11:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

68%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

53%

Male Professors

47%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

976

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

38%

Full-time / Part-time

75% / 25%

Students Gender

Male

45%

US National: 44%

Female

55%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

62%

Unknown

Black

11%

Hispanic

15%

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

61%

Out Of State

26%

In State

13%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$55,367 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 75% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

75%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$4,320/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,576/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,576/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Charger

School Colors

blue and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NAIA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Great Plains Athletic Conference

Total Male Athletes

329

Total Female Athletes

145

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At BCU, $9,384 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The students at Briar Cliff University have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $4,576 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The number of female and male students at the university are 46% and 54%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$35,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$41,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$18,000 - $25,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$187 - $259

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$23,981

Students Receiving Federal Grants

54%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,755

Students Receiving State Aid

32%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,671

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$18,737

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$26,629

$30K - $48K

$25,220

$48K - $75K

$23,793

$75K - $110K

$21,305

> $110K

$22,591

The financial aid department of Briar Cliff University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,541, whereas the financial aid is $20,088. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $6,113, while the institutional aid is $20,088.

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