The college is owned by Career Education Corporation that also owns a wide variety of other career schools all over the country and overseas. The company is publicly traded.

Briarcliffe College was founded with a single goal — to meet the career-oriented higher education needs of Long Island residents, preparing them for success in the business world.

Briarcliffe College is a quality choice of colleges in New York. It offers a broad range of educational programs including the Criminal Justice program and the Graphic Design program. These programs are offered at the diploma, specialized associate and/or baccalaureate levels to a diverse body of traditional and non-traditional students.

This is a career focused institution of higher learning that provides quality education and support services to a diverse student population. Its standards of excellence and student centered teaching and learning prepare students for personal and professional growth as well as success in a global economy.

Briarcliffe College is dedicate to providing superior customer service by delivering personal, individualized attention and anticipating and responding to students' educational needs in a timely fashion. Briarcliffe College remains committed to its students beyond graduation by providing continued career assistance and instilling the principles of life long learning and community involvement.

In order to prove the College provides students with the skills that employers are looking for, it cooperates closely with the businesses in the community. With their input, the College is able to construct its curriculum to include courses to meet their educational needs.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Getting into Briarcliffe College requires the applicant to be a high school graduate or possess a GED. SAT and/or ACT scores are not required but they are encouraged. Other requirements for admission may apply.
There are several financial assistance options for qualified Briarcliffe College students to pursue.

Accreditation
Briarcliffe College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.