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Briar Cliff University Men's Basketball

Welcome to the Briar Cliff University men's basketball recruiting profile. Briar Cliff competes in NAIA in the Great Plains Athletic Conference from Sioux City, Iowa. Led by head coach Mark Svagera, Briar Cliff University pairs open admissions with a 48% graduation rate and a $23,263 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
30
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Great Plains Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,125
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
100% (Open Admission)
State
Iowa
City
Sioux City
Address
3303 Rebecca Ave
Staff
Mark Svagera
Head Coach
(712) 279-5441·View profile
Adam Schumacher
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 48% of NAIA men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
64%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
48%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$48,338
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$54,475
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 19% of NAIA men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$34,230
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$34,230
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,182
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$23,263
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 27% of NAIA men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$516,587
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$27,845
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (712) 490-8450

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