Briar Cliff University
Briar Cliff University is one of the thirty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Iowa. The campus is located in an urban area, in Sioux City.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,186 students attend the school. Every year 42% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Briar Cliff University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $28,650, and fees were $1,136. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,650 and $1,136 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students1,186 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate55% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 91 miles radius of Briar Cliff University
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St Luke's College
1 miles away |
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Morningside College
5 miles away |
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Northwestern College
38 miles away |
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Dordt College
41 miles away |
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Mount Marty College
55 miles away |
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Augustana University
71 miles away |
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University of Sioux Falls
71 miles away |
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Midland University
75 miles away |
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Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
89 miles away |
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Creighton University
91 miles away |
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offers 5 nursing programs |
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Dordt College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Iowa Wesleyan University
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Morningside College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Mount Mercy University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Northwestern College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Midland University
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Nebraska Wesleyan University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Dakota Wesleyan University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Mount Marty College
offers 5 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1945 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 07/30/2007 - 12/31/2011 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1983 - 12/31/2011 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/29/2011 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/29/2011 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $991/credit | |
| In State Students | $991/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $991/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $515/credit | |
| In State Students | $515/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $515/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $44,595 | $44,595 | $44,595 |
| ADN | 70 | $69,370 | $69,370 | $69,370 |
| BSN | 125 | $123,875 | $123,875 | $123,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $25,750 | $25,750 | $25,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Briar Cliff University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 47% | $4,358 |
| Other Federal Grant | 31% | $1,097 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $7,109 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 97% | $18,189 |
| Federal Student Loans | 89% | $7,775 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $9,584 |
$18,409
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$19,717 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$21,033 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$19,876 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$25,214 |
| Over $110,000$26,798 |
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Student Population
945
Undergrads
241
Graduates
714
Women
472
Men
69%
Full-time
31%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
68% |
|
Hispanic |
13% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Iowa state board of nursing.
