Briar Cliff University Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
11%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Briar Cliff University has a diverse student body with 38% students of color and 11% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
60.2%(402)
Hispanic
18.6%(124)
African American
7.5%(50)
Asian
1.3%(9)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(3)
Two or More Races
10.9%(73)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment927
International Students11%

Cultural Engagement

Briar Cliff University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Briar Cliff University has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.7%(338)
Women
52.3%(371)

Gender Statistics

Men338

36% of total enrollment

Women371

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Briar Cliff University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.6%(75)
18-19
37.0%(262)
20-21
25.8%(183)
22-24
14.3%(101)
25+
12.3%(87)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
40.4%(88)
25+
59.6%(130)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Briar Cliff University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 11% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 30% in-state residents, 59% out-of-state students, and 11% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
30.5%(53)
Out-of-State
58.6%(102)
International
10.9%(19)

Regional Representation

In-State53

30% of student body

Out-of-State102

59% of student body

International19

11% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

11%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age