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Briar Cliff University
- 3303 Rebecca St
- Sioux City, IA 51104
- OPEID College Code: 00184600
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- General Phone: (712) 279-5321
- President: Beverly Wharton
- Website: www.briarcliff.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,138
- College Mascot: Chargers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 86% | 38% | 33% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,696 | $4,144 | $3,725 | $10,451 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.7% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Number in Default | 16 | 15 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 575 | 383 | 339 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,995 | $19,239 | $17,985 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,995 | $19,239 | $17,985 |
| Books and Supplies | $825 | $825 | $825 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,988 | $5,709 | $5,565 |
| Other Expenses | $2,910 | $2,910 | $2,805 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,988 | $5,709 | $5,565 |
| Other Expenses | $3,210 | $4,035 | $3,810 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,210 | $4,035 | $3,810 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $29,718 | $28,683 | $27,180 |
| Out of State | $29,718 | $28,683 | $27,180 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,018 | $29,808 | $28,185 |
| Out of State | $30,018 | $29,808 | $28,185 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $24,030 | $24,099 | $22,620 |
| Out of State | $24,030 | $24,099 | $22,620 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,138 Undergraduate: 1,080 Graduate: 58
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 502 Female: 636
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 484 Female: 596
- Graduate Gender Male: 18 Female: 40
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 961 Part-Time: 177
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 951 Part-Time: 129
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 10 Part-Time: 48
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.4% |
| Black | 39 | 3% |
| Asian | 24 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 6% |
| White | 1,003 | 88% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 8 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 395 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 334 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 133 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 73 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 57 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 46 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 63 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 22 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Age Uknown | 6 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 219 | 153 | 66 |
| Faculty Status | 88 | 57 | 31 |
| Tenured Faculty | 30 | 27 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 88 | 57 | 31 |
| Primarily Instruction | 88 | 57 | 31 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 22 | 22 | - |
| Other Professionals | 69 | 45 | 24 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 40 | 29 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 28 | 25 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 3 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,938 (57) | $51,632 (29) | $46,148 (28) |
| Professor | $59,438 (16) | $60,464 (12) | $56,362 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $52,112 (10) | $50,544 (6) | $54,464 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,937 (20) | $43,578 (9) | $44,231 (11) |
| Instructor | $39,873 (11) | $38,153 (2) | $40,255 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,938 (57) | $51,632 (29) | $46,148 (28) |
| Professor | $59,438 (16) | $60,464 (12) | $56,362 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $52,112 (10) | $50,544 (6) | $54,464 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,937 (20) | $43,578 (9) | $44,231 (11) |
| Instructor | $39,873 (11) | $38,153 (2) | $40,255 (9) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,675,455 | $1,104,432 | $571,023 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 66% | 34% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 423 | 274 | 149 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 372 | 249 | 123 |
| Baseball | 44 | 44 | - |
| Basketball | 50 | 29 | 21 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 70 | 32 | 38 |
| Football | 93 | 93 | - |
| Golf | 26 | 17 | 9 |
| Soccer | 60 | 30 | 30 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 6 | - | 6 |
| Volleyball | 25 | - | 25 |
| Wrestling | 29 | 29 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $20,708 | $12,690 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,048 | $6,838 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 42 | 27 | 15 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 45% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 43% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| White | 49% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 39% |
| 5 Years | 44% |
| 6 Years | 45% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
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