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Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA
Tuition
$35,534
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
829
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$35,534
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,534
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,208
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,894
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$45,742
Net price (after aid)$21,590
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$19,435
$30k – $48k$17,357
$48k – $75k$23,260
$75k – $110k$23,338
$110k+$25,265
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$54,475
Median debt at graduation$23,250
Est. monthly loan payment$246
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants30%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans55%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Freshman Retention
60%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$35.5k
Net price
$21.6k
Pell
30%
Median debt
$23.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$54.5k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
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Sioux City, IA 51104
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
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Areas of study
Computer ScienceEducationNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (21)
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About Briar Cliff University
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- Where is Briar Cliff University located?
- Briar Cliff University is located in Sioux City, IA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Briar Cliff University?
- Briar Cliff University is a private university based in IA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Briar Cliff University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Briar Cliff University is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Briar Cliff University?
- Briar Cliff University's published in-state tuition is approximately $35,534 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Briar Cliff University?
- Briar Cliff University reports total enrollment of approximately 829 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Briar Cliff University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Briar Cliff University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Briar Cliff University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Briar Cliff University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/briar-cliff-university