BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY

'Briar Cliff University' is a Roman Catholic university operated by the Franciscans in Sioux City, Iowa, USA. It was dedicated on September 18, 1930; the first group of 25 students arrived four days later. The university was named Briar Cliff after the hill on which it is located. Originally a girl's college, it became coed in 1965.
University status for the institution was recognized in June 1, 2001.


'Fast Facts'

★ Location: Sioux City, Iowa, USA

★ Established: 1930

★ Affiliation: Catholic, Franciscan

★ Enrollment: Approximately 1,100 students from 24 states and foreign countries

★ Academic Calendar: Three 10-week terms with 10-day breaks

★ Two one-week summer sessions plus two five-week summer sessions

★ Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1

★ Average Class Size: 15 - 20

★ Full-time Faculty: 61

★ Athletics: NAIA Division II - 8 Men's and 8 Women's team

★ Nickname: Chargers

★ Colors: Blue and Gold

★ Student Athletes: 35% of student body

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External links

★ Briar Cliff Website