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Blue Cliff College-Lafayette

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
Students retention rate 47%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, Blue Cliff College-Lafayette 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-Lafayette 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-Lafayette 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-Lafayette is reported to be 41%, 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-Lafayette is 47% , 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-Lafayette 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-Lafayette are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette received on average $4,835 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.

$4,835
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 271 80% $4,835 $1,310,268
Other Federal Grant 271 80% $4,835 $1,310,268
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 271 80% $4,835 $1,310,268

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Blue Cliff College-Lafayette 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-Lafayette students is 41.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 22.6%.

41.1%

  • African American 41.3% 31 students
  • white 41.4% 12 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Blue Cliff College-Lafayette 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