Paying for Briar Cliff University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $34,727 1.85% $9,366 -1.97%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Briar Cliff University (Briar Cliff) is $34,727 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,366. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.
79% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $25,469. It could cover 73.34% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $25,566 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Briar Cliff's 4-year tuition is $142,492, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $212,156.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Briar Cliff University is $34,727. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 1.85% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $35,371 , a 1.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Briar Cliff Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$34,095$14,092
2023-2024$34,727$14,764
Change % 2023-20241.85%4.77%
2024-2025$35,371$15,468

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $9,366. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,012.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $9,182 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 2% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
Briar Cliff Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,554$14,092
2023-2024$9,366$14,764
Change % 2023-2024-1.97%4.77%
2024-2025$9,182$15,468

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Briar Cliff. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,140. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $459.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,106
2023-2024$1,140
2024-2025$1,175
Graduate2022-2023$453
2023-2024$459
2024-2025$465

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,764 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.77% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 6.52% compared to the previous year.
The Briar Cliff's 2024 on-campus COA is $51,035 and off-campus COA is $50,721.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Briar Cliff
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$34,727
Room & Board$10,208$9,894
Personal Expenses$4,556$4,556
Books & Supplies$1,544
Cost of Attendance$51,035$50,721
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Briar Cliff Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Briar Cliff?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Briar Cliff is $142,492.
Since the tuition & fees at Briar Cliff University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Briar Cliff 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$35,082$35,440$35,802$36,168$142,492
Class of 2029Fall 2025$35,440$35,802$36,168$36,537$143,948
Class of 2030Fall 2026$35,802$36,168$36,537$36,911$145,418
Class of 2031Fall 2027$36,168$36,537$36,911$37,288$146,904
Class of 2032Fall 2028$36,537$36,911$37,288$37,669$148,404

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $212,156.
Briar Cliff 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$51,821$52,623$53,440$54,273$212,156
Class of 2029Fall 2025$52,623$53,440$54,273$55,122$215,457
Class of 2030Fall 2026$53,440$54,273$55,122$55,988$218,822
Class of 2031Fall 2027$54,273$55,122$55,988$56,871$222,253
Class of 2032Fall 2028$55,122$55,988$56,871$57,771$225,752

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 79% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $110,280.
Briar Cliff 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$26,352$27,154$27,971$28,804$110,280
Class of 2029Fall 2025$27,154$27,971$28,804$29,653$113,581
Class of 2030Fall 2026$27,971$28,804$29,653$30,519$116,946
Class of 2031Fall 2027$28,804$29,653$30,519$31,402$120,377
Class of 2032Fall 2028$29,653$30,519$31,402$32,302$123,876

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Briar Cliff University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Briar Cliff
In-StateOut-of-State
Briar Cliff University$34,727
Drake University$49,944
Upper Iowa University$19,000
Saint Ambrose University$35,598
Maharishi International University$16,530
Morningside University$38,190
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