Briar Cliff University

Briar Cliff University is a small private non-profit doctoral university located in Sioux City, Iowa, with an undergraduate enrollment of 624. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Iowa postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $25,516 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 48%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $54,475. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.