Briar Cliff University

www.briarcliff.edu/

Add Comparison

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,526

1.97% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$21,734

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.75%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,000

69% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

55.7%

103 Graduates

About

Briar Cliff University is a higher education institution located in Woodbury County, IA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Briar Cliff University were Registered Nursing (50 degrees awarded), Social Work (29 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (14 degrees).

In 2021, 281 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Briar Cliff University. 70.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (196 degrees), 6.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Briar Cliff University is $32,526, which is $4,021 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Briar Cliff University is $32,526, which is $4,021 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,734.

In 2021, 78% of undergraduate students attending Briar Cliff University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,526

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Briar Cliff University was $32,526. The cost of tuition at Briar Cliff University is $4,021 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Briar Cliff University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,734

2021 Value

2.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Briar Cliff University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,734. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Briar Cliff University grew by 2.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Briar Cliff University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,181

Room and Board

$1,320

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Briar Cliff University was of $9,181 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.34% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,320. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Briar Cliff University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Briar Cliff University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.02% with respect to 2020, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Briar Cliff University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.75%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Briar Cliff University was 1.75%, which represents 7 out of the 400 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Briar Cliff University had a total enrollment of 1,000 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Briar Cliff University is 690 students and the part-time enrollment is 310. This means that 69% of students enrolled at Briar Cliff University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Briar Cliff University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.7% White, 17% Hispanic or Latino, 7% Black or African American, 4.1% Two or More Races, 2.1% Asian, 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Briar Cliff University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.4%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.2%), followed by White Male (31.1%) and Asian Male (3.77%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Briar Cliff University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,000 students. The full-time enrollment at Briar Cliff University is 690 and the part-time enrollment is 310. This means that 69% of students enrolled at Briar Cliff University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Briar Cliff University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Briar Cliff University was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Briar Cliff University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Briar Cliff University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
637 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
170 enrolled students
Black or African American
70 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Briar Cliff University is 63.7% White, 17% Hispanic or Latino, 7% Black or African American, 4.1% Two or More Races, 2.1% Asian, 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3 students (0.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 113 more women than men received degrees from Briar Cliff University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Briar Cliff University is white (196 degrees awarded). There were 6.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Briar Cliff University is Registered Nursing (50 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (29 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Briar Cliff University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (29 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees), and History (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Briar Cliff University are Registered nurses (1,361,944 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (230,243 people), Other managers (199,915 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (187,408 people), and Social workers, all other (181,530 people).

The most specialized majors at Briar Cliff University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (29 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees), History (5 degrees), Health (123 degrees), and English (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Briar Cliff University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Briar Cliff University are Public Administration and Social Service (29 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees), History (5 degrees), Health (123 degrees), and English (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Briar Cliff University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,561,329 people), Elementary & secondary schools (635,743 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (368,527 people), Outpatient care centers (281,947 people), and Offices of physicians (218,871 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Briar Cliff University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
50 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
29 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Briar Cliff University was Registered Nursing with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Briar Cliff University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

197

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Briar Cliff University, which is 0.426 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (197).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Briar Cliff University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Briar Cliff University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.14 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Briar Cliff University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.33 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 35% of students graduating from Briar Cliff University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Briar Cliff University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
196 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded
Black or African American
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Briar Cliff University is white (196 degrees awarded). There were 6.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
146 degrees awarded
White Male
50 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Briar Cliff University is white female (146 degrees awarded). There were 2.92 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (50 degrees).

Operations

Briar Cliff University has an endowment valued at nearly $20.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.92M (14.2%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Briar Cliff University had a total salary expenditure of 22.8M. Briar Cliff University employs 32 Assistant professors, 18 Associate professors and 8 Professors. Most academics at Briar Cliff University are Female Assistant professor (20), Male Assistant professor (12), and Male Associate professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Briar Cliff University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 39 employees, Management, with 37 employees, and Service with 14 employees.

Endowment

$20.6M

2021 Endowment

20.4%

growth from 2020

Briar Cliff University has an endowment valued at about $20.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Briar Cliff University grew 20.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Briar Cliff University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.3M

2021 Salaries

2.68%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Briar Cliff University paid a median of $10.3M in salaries, which represents 45.4% of their overall expenditure ($22.8M) and a 2.68% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.86M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Briar Cliff University paid a total of $3.86M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Briar Cliff University were Assistant professor with 32 employees, Associate professor with 18 employees, and Professor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Briar Cliff University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 39 employees, Management with 37 employees, and Service with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Briar Cliff University was Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, Male Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Male Associate professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Briar Cliff University.