Briar Cliff University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 45%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Briar Cliff University are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Briar Cliff University students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 9% more female students than male students enrolled at Briar Cliff University with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Briar Cliff University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Briar Cliff University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
48%
Women
52%
Enrollment by gender for Briar Cliff University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
453
Women
494

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

High

Geographic Diversity Index: 68%

Briar Cliff University draws 32 percent of students from Iowa, 53 percent from other states, and 15 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Iowa, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Briar Cliff University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
32%
Out of State
53%
Foreign
15%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$55,366 per year

29% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

947
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 23.2%
Part-time undergraduates 17.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152992.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026