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University description (as per official university website)
Enrollment: Approximately 1,100 students from 26 states and five countries.
Academic Majors
Accounting
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Digital Media
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Science
Graphic Design
Health,
Physical Education and Recreation
History
Human Resource Management
Interdisciplinary
Journalism/Mass Communications
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Music
Nursing
Political Science
Psychology
Radiologic Technology
Secondary Education
Social Research
Social Work
Sports Science
Theatre
Theology
Writing
Preprofessional Programs
Chiropractic
Church Ministry
Dentistry
Engineering
Law
Medical Technology
Medicine
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Physicians Assistant
Radiologic Technology
Teacher Preparation Program
Veterinary Medicine
Financial Assistance
Briar Cliff University strives for affordable for all; 98 percent of Briar Cliff students receive financial assistance. Briar Cliff awards over $20 million in federal, state and institutional funds. All awards require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA code for Briar Cliff University is #001846.
Presidential Scholarship
Full-tuition
Awarded annually
Minimum 26 ACT or 1170 SAT, cumulative GPA of 3.75 (on 4.0 scale)
Demonstrated leadership
Interview required
Apply online at briarcliff.edu Academic Achievement Scholarship
Up to $8,500 annually
Based on high school academic performance and ACT/ SAT
Academic award amounts vary depending upon on- or off-campus housing
Richard Doyle Leadership Scholarship
$1,000 annually
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale)
Demonstrated leadership in community, church and/or extracurricular activities
Applications available at briarcliff.edu Nebraska and South Dakota Grants $1,000 annually
Student must be a resident of Nebraska or South Dakota
Must be an entering freshman
Must file FAFSA Connection Scholarship
$500 annually
Student must be a member of a parish within the Sioux City Diocese, a student at one of the eight Catholic high schools within the diocese, or a participant in a religious education program within the Sioux City Diocese
Must be full-time day student
Art, Music and Theatre Scholarship
Amounts vary based on talent and financial need
For students majoring or minoring in art, music or theatre
Auditions and/or portfolios required
Athletic Scholarship
Amount varies
For students participating in Briar Cliffs athletic programs
Must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average
Federal SEOG Grant
Up to $3,000
Must be Pell Grant eligible
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $ 4,731
Must be enrolled in at least 8 credits
Iowa Tuition Grant
$4,000
Must be an Iowa resident for the past five years
Must file FAFSA by July 1 Federal Stafford Student Loan
Up to $3,500 annually for freshmen; $4,500 for sophomores; $5,500 for juniors and seniors |
