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 29% more female students than male students enrolled at Briar Cliff University with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Briar Cliff University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
405
|
| Women |
522
|
Briar Cliff University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 70% of the student body residing outside of Iowa or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
30%
|
| Out of State |
58%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
43% 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.