A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Briar Cliff University are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 138% more female students than male students enrolled at Briar Cliff University with a gender ratio of 15% women to 6% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Briar Cliff University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6%
|
| Women |
15%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
60
|
| Women |
143
|
Briar Cliff University serves a low number of students outside of Iowa, with 33 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
33%
|
| Out of State |
46%
|
| Foreign |
21%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
27% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 23.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 17.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152992 IPEDS survey data for Briar Cliff University.
Last updated February 24, 2025