Overview

Briar Cliff University is a University institution located in Sioux City, IA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3303 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA  51104
United States

Contact Mrs. Maria Slaughter
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@briarcliff.edu
Phone: 712-279-5200
Fax: 712-279-1632

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Entrepreneurial And Small Business Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
Writing, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Radiologic Technology/technician
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Design

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,491

Applied

892

Accepted

709

Enrolled

Female Admissions

612

Females Applied

382

Females Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

879

Males Applied

510

Males Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.21

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite		18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

35,544

Private

Fees

1,412

Full-time student fees

11,518

Room & board

5,340

Room only

Financial Aid

30,582

Avg. Financial Aid Package

33,359

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

16,068

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,837

Avg. Loan Aid

2,524

Avg. Grant Aid

14,647

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

26%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

709

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

39%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	19.23%
Black or African American	8.01%
White or Caucasian	57.69%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.96%
Asian	0.96%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.48%
Two or more races	6.09%

Gender

Male (47.67%)

Female (52.33%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	30%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Glo-Fest, Homecoming Dance and Winterfest Dance

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Residence Hall Association, Briar Cliff Student Government, Choices, Blue Crew and Catholic Daughters of America

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No
Golf
Soccer	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf
Soccer	No
Softball
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

51

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 47

Part-time - 4

Male - 63

Female - 59