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Blue Cliff College-Alexandria

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 27 to 1
Students retention rate 33%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Alexandria, Louisiana, Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is reported to be 50%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 64%.

The retention rate of students at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is 33% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Program Length 12 months
Tuition and Fees $21,332
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $21,332

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $11,151
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $11,151

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria received on average $4,621 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,621
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 737 79% $4,394 $3,238,141
Other Federal Grant 737 79% $4,394 $3,238,141
State Grant/Scholarships 8 1% $2,108 $16,867
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 84 9% $2,232 $187,506
Total Grant & Scholarships 745 80% $4,621 $3,442,514

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Blue Cliff College-Alexandria students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Blue Cliff College-Alexandria students is 49.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.4%.

49.6%

  • African American 43.3% 58 students
  • white 57.4% 62 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Blue Cliff College-Alexandria provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Blue Cliff College-Alexandria offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes