Blue Cliff College-Lafayette

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2013 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,248

2021 Average Net Price

$20,914

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.15%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

309

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.1%

44 Graduates

About

Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is a higher education institution located in Lafayette Parish, LA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette were Medical Assistant (54 degrees awarded) and HVAC Maintenance (10 degrees).

In 2021, 193 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette. 90.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.33% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (121 degrees), 1.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (64 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is $17,248, which is $5,263 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2013, the median undergraduate tuition at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is $17,248

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,914.

In 2021, 70% of undergraduate students attending Blue Cliff College-Lafayette received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,248

2013 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2013, the cost of tuition at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette was $17,248.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Blue Cliff College-Lafayette (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,914

2021 Value

4.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Blue Cliff College-Lafayette had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,914. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Blue Cliff College-Lafayette grew by 4.57%.

This chart compares the average net price of Blue Cliff College-Lafayette (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 14.6% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.15%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette was 4.15%, which represents 82 out of the 1978 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Blue Cliff College-Lafayette had a total enrollment of 309 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is 309 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.2% Black or African American, 25.6% White, 1.62% Hispanic or Latino, 0.971% Two or More Races, 0.324% Asian, and 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (59.9%), followed by White Female (20.4%) and Black or African American Male (11.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 309 students. The full-time enrollment at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is 309 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

47%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette was 47%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Blue Cliff College-Lafayette had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
220 enrolled students
White
79 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is 71.2% Black or African American, 25.6% White, 1.62% Hispanic or Latino, 0.971% Two or More Races, 0.324% Asian, and 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 157 more women than men received degrees from Blue Cliff College-Lafayette. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is black or african american (121 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (64 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is Medical Assistant (54 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (10 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (110 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (10 degrees), and Health (73 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette are Registered nurses (1,332,143 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (110 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (10 degrees), and Health (73 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette are Personal & Culinary Services (110 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (10 degrees), and Health (73 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,625 people), Outpatient care centers (215,115 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,841 people), Offices of physicians (192,448 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,561 people).

The most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette are Personal & Culinary Services (110 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (10 degrees), and Health (73 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Blue Cliff College-Lafayette.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
54 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
10 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette was Medical Assistant with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

175

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette, which is 0.103 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (175).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette in HVAC Maintenance. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist, which is 41.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 5% of students graduating from Blue Cliff College-Lafayette completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
121 degrees awarded
White
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is black or african american (121 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (64 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
109 degrees awarded
White Female
58 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is black or african american female (109 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (58 degrees).