Briar Cliff University

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Briar Cliff University is a Roman Catholic university operated by the Dubuque 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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