Cost for Undergraduate Students

We are committed to providing an excellent education at an affordable cost. We believe in transparency, so you can make informed decisions about your investment in your future. This section outlines the key expenses associated with attending Briar Cliff as an undergraduate student, including tuition, fees, housing, and meal plans.

Full-Time Direct Expenses

Costs 2024-2025  2025-2026  Tuition $35,544  $37,322  General Fees $1,412  $1,742  Residence Life Room (standard double) $5,340*  $5,403*  Meal Plan (standard) $6,178**  $6,363  Health and Wellness Fee $180  $190 *Average of all residence all standard double fees. Final charge may be more or less dependent on the selected residence hall. Previous residence activity hall fees and laundry fees have been added to the overall room rates versus a separate fee. **Meal plan example is for three meals per day. Additional meal plan options are available. Total Direct Cost Estimate: 2024-2025: $48,654 2025-2026: $51,020

Part-Time Direct Expense

Costs 2024-2025   2025-2026 Tuition Per Credit Hour $1,186 / hour  $1,244 Student Fee  $42 / hour  $44

Other Expenses

Costs 2024-2025 2025-2026  Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment $1,420  $2,237 Transportation / Parking Fee (if applicable) $2,788  $3,206 Athletic Fee (athletes only) $305  $320 Loft Rental $129  $129

Once you are accepted into Briar Cliff University, complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), and have applied for scholarships, you can expect to receive your personal financial aid award letter. Your award letter will show you the financial aid options available to you. Don't hesitate to contact our Financial Aid team if you have any questions. 

Student Profiles

These award letter profiles are just one of the many ways that Chargers combine our wide variety of financial aid resources to ensure their education is affordable.

Traditional Student Meet Danielle  Danielle is pursuing a Bachelor of Secondary Education degree. While living on campus, she has a work-study job at student health and is involved in the choir. + Tuition and Fees $37,136 + Room & Meal Plan $11,518  Total Costs  $48,654 Federal Work-Study ($1,500) Federal Pell Grant ($6,495) BCU Academic Scholarship ($13,500) Choir Promise Scholarship ($5,000) Visit Incentive ($500)  Total Investment Per Year  $21,659

Student-Athlete Costs Meet Hector Hector is from Storm Lake, Iowa. He is living on campus while pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, has a work-study job at the Fire Pit and is a sprinter on the track team. + Tuition and Fees $37,136 + Room & Meal Plan $11,518  Total Costs  $48,654 Federal Work-Study ($1,500) Federal Iowa Tuition Grant ($6,200) BCU Academic Scholarship ($13,000) BCU Athletic Scholarship ($7,000) Visit Incentive ($500)  Total Investment Per Year  $20,454

Get Your Cost Estimate

What will your Charger Financial Award letter look like? Take the steps below to qualify for aid.