Briar Cliff University Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
21%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Briar Cliff University has a diverse student body with 37% students of color and 21% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
60.6%(428)
Hispanic
18.4%(130)
African American
7.6%(54)
Asian
1.3%(9)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(4)
Two or More Races
10.3%(73)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment1,005
International Students21%

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 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.2%(354)
Women
52.8%(396)

Gender Statistics

Men354

35% of total enrollment

Women396

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Briar Cliff University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.2%(105)
18-19
32.8%(242)
20-21
33.0%(243)
22-24
8.8%(65)
25+
11.1%(82)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.0%(4)
22-24
45.8%(93)
25+
52.2%(106)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Briar Cliff University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 21% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 33% in-state residents, 46% out-of-state students, and 21% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
32.9%(50)
Out-of-State
46.1%(70)
International
21.1%(32)

Regional Representation

In-State50

33% of student body

Out-of-State70

46% of student body

International32

21% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

21%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age