Briar Cliff University

Department of Nursing

Briar Cliff University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Sioux City, Iowa. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Iowa Board of Nursing. The Sioux City, Iowa campus for Briar Cliff University is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 940. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $36,956, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $36,956 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Post Master of Science in Nursing Certificate (Post-MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Visit the Briar Cliff University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Iowa periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Iowa will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:940
Student-to-faculty ratio:12-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$36,956
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$36,956
Room and board:$11,518
Percent on financial aid:98%
Campus housing:yes
Open admissions policy:yes
Religious affiliation:Roman Catholic

Student Profile

Male 49%
Female 51%
Full-Time 73%
Part-Time 27%
Undergraduate 79%
Graduate 21%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Briar Cliff University. You can also see the Briar Cliff University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa

  • Address: 3303 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51104
  • Phone Number: 712-279-5200

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Last updated: November 6, 2025

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