What division is Briar Cliff?

Briar Cliff competes at the NAIA level in the GSAC.

What GPA do you need for Briar Cliff?

The average GPA at Briar Cliff is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Briar Cliff?

Briar Cliff has an enrollment of approximately 624 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Briar Cliff?

Briar Cliff has an acceptance rate of 57%.

How do I get recruited to play at Briar Cliff?

To get recruited at Briar Cliff, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Briar Cliff's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Briar Cliff

Sioux City, IANAIAGSAC

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NAIA

Division

624

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

57%

Acceptance

48%

Graduation

64%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Briar Cliff is a NAIA program in the GSAC, located in Sioux City, IA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Briar Cliff, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

48%

Acceptance

57%

Student:Faculty

10:1

Retention

64%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$48,338

Coaching Staff32 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Briar Cliff Athletics

Briar Cliff is a NAIA athletic program located in Sioux City, IA, competing in the GSAC. With an enrollment of 624 students, Briar Cliff offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Briar Cliff with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Briar Cliff is 3.2. The school maintains a 48% graduation rate.

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