At a glance
Average net price
$23,907
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
47.5%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
624
In-state tuition
$36,956
Out-of-state tuition
$36,956
Cost of attendance
$51,493
Median earnings (10y)
$54,475
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 64.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (24%), trades & services (20%), health (19%).
- STEM11%
- Health19%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts8%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services20%
- Health professions18.6%~116 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business17.9%~112 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Parks & recreation12.4%~77 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education10.3%~65 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~56 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~56 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology4.8%~30 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History2.8%~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.4%~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication0.7%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
22 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 56 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 49 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 43 | $39,817 | $25,191 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 41 | $54,009 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 38 | $59,675 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 28 | $25,406 | $37,564 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 17 | $37,691 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 7 | $44,709 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 6 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | — | $62,863 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Briar Cliff University
Briar Cliff University is a small institution located in Sioux City, Iowa, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 624 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Briar Cliff University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $23,907 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $36,956 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $51,493 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 47.5%, a average completion outcome. 64.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $54,475 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Briar Cliff University confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (24% of credentials), trades & services (20% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Sioux City, Iowa (city), Briar Cliff University draws students from across Iowa and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Briar Cliff University
Q.How much does Briar Cliff University cost?
The average net price at Briar Cliff University is $23,907 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $51,493.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Briar Cliff University?
Briar Cliff University has a 6-year graduation rate of 47.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Briar Cliff University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Briar Cliff University graduate earns $54,475 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Briar Cliff University?
Published tuition is $36,956 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Briar Cliff University located?
Briar Cliff University is located in Sioux City, Iowa (ZIP 51104).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Briar Cliff University at their official website.