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Briar Cliff University

Private nonprofit Sioux City, IA · Urban · Plains · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
48%
Graduation Rate
$54,475
Earnings (10yr)
$23,907
Net Price
624
Enrollment

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Overview

Briar Cliff University graduates earn an average of $54,475 within ten years of completing their degree. This figure highlights the potential financial return for students investing in their education here. With an enrollment of 624, the university maintains a close-knit environment that fosters connections among students and faculty.

The data on economic mobility is less clear, but the high percentage of Pell Grant recipients (53%) suggests that many students here come from low-income backgrounds. While the graduation rate is 48%, this indicates that nearly half of the students complete their degrees, which is a critical factor for long-term earning potential.

Students at Briar Cliff can expect a net price of about $23,907 after financial aid, with a median debt of $23,250 upon graduation. Those who thrive here often pursue programs in Health Professions, Business, Education, Biology, and Criminal Justice. This focus on practical fields aligns with job market demands, enhancing the prospects for graduates as they enter the workforce.

Rankings

How Briar Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation48%Earnings 10yr$54KNet Price$24KRetention64%Median Debt$23KPell Grant Rate53%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$18K$0-30K$15K$30-48K$26K$48-75K$27K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%945.8%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1041.9%MOBILITY98.54%

Cost & Financial Aid

$36,956
In-State Tuition
$36,956
Out-of-State
$23,907
Avg Net Price
$23,250
Median Debt
53%
Pell Grant Rate
48%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$17,764
Family Income $0–$30K
$14,604
Family Income $30K–$48K
$25,516
Family Income $48K–$75K
$27,328
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$48,338
6 Years After Entry
$51,373
8 Years
$54,475
10 Years
0.43x
Debt-to-Earnings
72%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$48,338 6yr $51,373 8yr $54,475 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

98.54%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1041.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
945.8%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$74,400
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.66
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.0%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 64%
Full-Time Faculty 63%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,888
Diversity Index 0.61
First-Gen Students 36%

Top Programs

Health Professions 19%
Business & Marketing 18%
Education 10%
Biology & Biomedical 9%
Criminal Justice 8%
Psychology 5%
Visual & Performing Arts 2%
English & Literature 1%