by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Briar Cliff University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Briar Cliff University came in at $36,956 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of that total, required fees totaled $1,412; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,544 |
| Fees | $1,412 |
| Total | $36,956 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Briar Cliff University cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Briar Cliff University costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Briar Cliff University sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Briar Cliff University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Briar Cliff University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $32,526 |
| Two Years Ago | $33,180 |
| One Year Ago | $34,176 |
| Most Recent Year | $35,544 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Briar Cliff has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 4.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $38,435 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 2.83%, so a year from now students could pay around $38,000.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $38,000 |
| In 2 Years | $39,073 |
| In 3 Years | $40,176 |
| In 4 Years | $41,311 |
| In 5 Years | $42,478 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $158,560.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Briar Cliff University, head to the Briar Cliff University Financial Aid page.
