Briar Cliff University
Briar Cliff University is a Catholic university operated by the Franciscans in Sioux City, Iowa. 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 - Men's and Women's team
Nickname: Chargers
Colors: Blue and Gold
Student Athletes: 35% of student body
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