Briar Cliff University is a four-year, Catholic-Franciscan liberal arts college located in Sioux City, Iowa. Briar Cliff is a community committed to higher
education within a liberal arts and Catholic perspective. In the Franciscan tradition of service, caring and openness to all, Briar Cliff emphasizes
quality education for its students, combining a broad intellectual background with career development. The University challenges its members to grow
in self-awareness and in their relationships to others and to God.
Distinctive Facts & Features
Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Dubuque, IA
Student body comprised of students from 42 states and 26 foreign countries
100% of first-time, full-time students receive financial aid
Student Profile
Male: 42%
Female: 58%
Student to Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
Social Work
Cost
Tuition: $32,202
Estimated Total Direct Cost: $41,744
Financial Aid Data
Average Financial Award: $23,000 (including federal and state grants)
First-time, full-time student receiving aid: 100%
All students receiving aid: 93.3%
Athletics and Intramural Activities
Baseball
Basketball
Track & Field
Football
Golf
Soccer
Cross Country
Wrestling
Volleyball
Softball
Cheer
Dance
Co-curricular Activities
Over 30 student organizations
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