我们的故事

Over 90 years ago, we began as a private, liberal-arts, two-year college for women. 今天, 我们还是二等兵, liberal-arts institution — but we have grown into a University that offers award-winning educational programs, with all levels of certifications and degrees, to any individual wanting to pursue higher education.

Briar Cliff was founded on September 18, 1930 by the Catholic 弗朗西斯can order known as the 圣修女会. 弗朗西斯. 虽然订单是在迪比克, IA, the Sister's went to the area of greatest need when they sought to establish a higher education institution focused on students and centered on values.  

Originally a river town on the intersection of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota, Sioux City is a natural hub for business and industry. Briar Cliff's infamous 70-acre clifftop campus offers students a unique 360 degrees of inspiring views overlooking the Loess Hills' protected prairies and the 苏城. This location allows our students both big city opportunities and a safe, secure atmosphere in which to live and learn.

多年来, 布瑞尔克利夫大学 has remained faithful to both our religious and intellectual traditions. This commitment remains as strong today as the day that we were founded. 我们是 proud to be the only Catholic university in the 苏城教区. 

 我们的目标是确保布瑞尔·克里夫的 使命、愿景和价值观 告知我们的每一次努力.

奖项及嘉许

在布赖尔克利夫大学, we are proud to receive awards and recognitions from respected organizations, demonstrating our commitment to giving every student a quality education. 

U.S. 新闻 & 世界报告|社会流动性 & 多样性
In 2021, Briar Cliff was proud to receive the #90 ranking for Social Mobility, based on graduating Pell-eligible students. The University also ranked #174 for Ethnic 多样性, which is based on racial demographics. Briar Cliff also moved to the National Universities category, due to the expansion of the university's doctoral programs and 分类的变化. 
胜利|顶级军事友好学校
VIQTORY named 布瑞尔克利夫大学 among the nation’s top schools for veterans and their families. 
Great Value Colleges |  Ranked for Affordability
目前# 37, Great Value Colleges consistently ranks 布瑞尔克利夫大学 as one of the most affordable online Christian colleges.  
全国排名课程

每年, 布瑞尔克利夫大学 has been honored to receive awards and recognitions for our outstanding programs. 

  • Top RN-BSN Online Programs in Iowa | Ranking: #3 | toprntobsn.com
  • Nurse Practitioner Program | Ranking: #12 | NPSchools.com
  • MSN Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Program | Ranking #5 | nursepractitioneronline.com
  • Nurse FNP MSN Programs | Ranking: #10 | nursepractitioneronline.com
  • Best Master's Degree in Iowa | Ranking: #18 | Universityhq.org
  • 网上商务管理| Ranked among the top 20 programs nationwide | 商业管理学位.网
  • Master of Management | Ranking: #7 | OnlineU, an SR Education Group product
  • Master of Management: Sports Management | Ranking: #10 | OnlineU, an SR Education Group product
  • Master of Management: Human Resources | Ranking: #3 | OnlineU, an SR Education Group product
  • Master of Health Administration | Ranking: #3 | OnlineU, an SR Education Group product
  • Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) | Ranking: #25 | BestColleges, a HigherEducation.com的伴侣
  • Online Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs | Ranking #5 | Intelligent.com
  • Master's in Health Services Degree Programs | Ranking #8 | Intelligent.com
  • Online Logistics Degree Programs | Ranking #9 | intelligent.com
  • Online Master's in Health Services Degree Programs | Ranking #16 | Intelligent.com
  • Best Nursing Programs | Ranking #26 | Intelligent.com
  • Online MSN Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs | Ranking #28 | Intelligent.com
  • Best online Colleges in Iowa | Ranking #11 | Intelligent.com
  • Best Colleges in Iowa | Ranking #20 | Intelligent.com
  • Business Administration Degree Programs | Ranking #29 | Intelligent.com
  • Online Master's in Nursing Programs | Ranking # 29 | Intelligent.com
  • Master in Healthcare Administration | Ranking: #40 | Intelligent.com
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Ranking: #11 | Intelligent.com
  • Master of Science in Nursing  (MSN) | Ranking: #34 | Intelligent.com
  • Accounting | Ranking: #36 | Intelligent.com
  • Social Work | Ranking: #28 | Intelligent.com 
  • Social Work Online | Ranking : #35 | Intelligent.com
  • Social Work | Ranking: #6 | Most Affordable Online Bachelor’s Social Work Degrees
  • Social Work| Ranking: #8|  Best Bachelor’s Social Work Degrees in Iowa
  • Social Work | Ranking: #21 | Best Online Bachelor’s Social Work Degrees| Socialworkdegree.org