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The campus of Briar Cliff is in Sioux City, Iowa, which is a small city. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Briar Cliff is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Briar Cliff has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in science, music, art studies, drama and performing arts, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission at Briar Cliff is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 387 and 650. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Briar Cliff had 1,125 students enrolled (1,039 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Briar Cliff offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Briar Cliff offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Briar Cliff University
3303 Rebecca St
Sioux City, IA 51104
General Phone: (712) 279-5321
Admissions Phone: (712) 279-5200
Financial Aid Phone: (712) 279-5239
http://www.briarcliff.edu
Briar Cliff awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 51 | business management, human resources, accounting, business and related services, management information systems |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | elementary school teaching, education, special ed, secondary teaching, art education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 18 | registered nursing |
| Science | 14 | biology, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | health and physical education, exercise science |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | history, English, political science, sociology, social studies, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, English composition |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | social work |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and administration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art, film and photography |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 4 | radiation therapist, clinical lab tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Media | 2 | journalism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Briar Cliff in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 178 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Briar Cliff had a total enrollment of 1,125 students (1,039 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 55% |
| Nebraska | 20% |
| Minnesota | 4% |
| South Dakota | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Briar Cliff offers campus housing for 583 of its 1,039 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Sioux City, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,275 | 971 | 76% | 251 | 26% |
| Men | 580 | 434 | 75% | 103 | 24% |
| Women | 695 | 537 | 77% | 148 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 387 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 3% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (712) 279-5200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,985 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,985 |
| Room and board | $ 5,565 |
| Room charge | $ 2,760 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,949 |
| Books and supplies | $ 825 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,805 |
Financial Aid:
Briar Cliff participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 184600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (712) 279-5239
Briar Cliff has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $49,165 | 4 | $46,977 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $42,977 | 7 | $41,078 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $39,527 | 12 | $34,596 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 6 | $30,595 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $45,323 | 29 | $37,040 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 198 | 102 | 300 |
| Football | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| Basketball | 33 | 22 | 55 |
| Baseball | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Track | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| All Other Sports | 50 | 64 | 114 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Briar Cliff Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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