

Briar Cliff University is a small, private not-for-profit, four or more years University that emphasizes religion, career and culture located in the city of Sioux City, IA.
Briar Cliff University
place 3303 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, IA 51104
phone Phone: (712) 279-5321
web Web: http://www.briarcliff.eduNo alternative names found
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Accreditation
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Agency | Type / Program | ||
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Campus | Status | Initial Accreditation date | |
Briar Cliff University | Nursing (NUR) – Baccalaureate program | ||
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1983 |
Briar Cliff University at Estherville | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 1992 |
Briar Cliff University at Algona | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 1992 |
Briar Cliff University at Sheldon | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2001 |
Briar Cliff – Mercy Medical | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2003 |
Briar Cliff University | Nursing (MNUR) – Master’s program | ||
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 2007 |
Briar Cliff University | Physical Therapy (PT) – Professional programs for the physical therapist | ||
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Preaccredited | 2018 |
Accreditors certify that the institution upholds high academic standards, and acts with integrity towards its students. Most institutions are reviewed on a 10-year cycle, with follow-up reviews at the 5-year mark.
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
Links
Every college reports annually to the US Department of Education, and is required by law to provide information that will enhance transparency for the prospective student or parent. These links are listed here, if they are available.
- Application: old.briarcliff.edu/apply/application.aspx
- Admissions: www.briarcliff.edu/admissions/
- Financial Aid: www.briarcliff.edu/financial-aid/academic-costs/
- ADA Information: www.briarcliff.edu/media/103569/disabilities.pdf
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- Athletics: https://www.briarcliff.edu/media/100727/athlete-graduation-rates.pdf
- Net Price calculator: www.briarcliff.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/
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Doctor’s degree – professional practice
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Briar Cliff University is in NAIA Division II. The largest three sports are:
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Sport | Total Athletes |
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Football Men’s | 86 |
Soccer Men’s | 44 |
Baseball Men’s | 40 |
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