Blue Cliff College-Lafayette

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2013 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,248

2022 Average Net Price

$21,080

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

4.15%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

245

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

43.6%

72 Graduates

About

Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is a higher education institution located in Lafayette Parish, LA. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette were Medical Assistant (35 degrees awarded) and HVAC Maintenance (20 degrees).

In 2022, 199 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette. 83.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (130 degrees), 2.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (61 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is $17,248, which is $4,566 more than the national average for ($12,682).

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

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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 $21,080.

In 2022, 72% of undergraduate students attending Blue Cliff College-Lafayette received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% 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

$21,080

2022 Value

0.794%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Blue Cliff College-Lafayette had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,080. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Blue Cliff College-Lafayette grew by 0.794%.

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

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 2.86% with respect to 2021, when 70% 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 245 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is 245 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 79.2% Black or African American, 17.6% White, 1.63% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.22% Asian, and 0.408% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (70.6%), followed by White Female (14.3%) and Black or African American Male (8.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 245 students. The full-time enrollment at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is 245 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

37%

2022 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 37%.

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 (2022)

Black or African American
194 enrolled students
White
43 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is 79.2% Black or African American, 17.6% White, 1.63% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.22% Asian, and 0.408% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 135 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 (130 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (61 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is Medical Assistant (35 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (20 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (120 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees), and Health (59 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 (1,394,973 people), Medical & health services managers (151,169 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,616 people).

The most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette in 2022 are Personal & Culinary Services (120 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees), and Health (59 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette are Personal & Culinary Services (120 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees), and Health (59 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (1,483,404 people), Outpatient care centers (237,830 people), Elementary & secondary schools (217,715 people), Offices of physicians (202,325 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,137 people).

The most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette are Personal & Culinary Services (120 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees), and Health (59 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Medical Assistant
35 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette was Medical Assistant with 35 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 2022

167

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette, which is 0.192 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (167).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 20 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 2022, 88 degrees were awarded to women at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 20% 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, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

Black or African American
130 degrees awarded
White
61 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is black or african american (130 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (61 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
111 degrees awarded
White Female
50 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is black or african american female (111 degrees awarded). There were 2.22 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (50 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.09M

2022 Salaries

2.47%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Blue Cliff College-Lafayette paid a median of $1.09M in salaries, a 2.47% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.09% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.85% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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