School Highlights
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria serves 521 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 50% over five years.
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 years but < 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
27 staff
37 staff

Number of Programs Offered
5
9
Student Body
The student population of Blue Cliff College-Alexandria has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Blue Cliff College-Alexandria diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
521 students
682 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
521 students
287 students

# Part-Time Students
27 students
395 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
330 students
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
521 students
284 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
980 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

% Asian
1%
2%

% Hispanic
2%
5%

% Black
49%
33%

% White
43%
45%

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
10%


Diversity Score
0.57
0.68

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
36%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.87%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$28,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
94%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,855
$12,567

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,189
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
79%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blue Cliff College-Alexandria often compared to?
Blue Cliff College-Alexandriais often viewed alongside schools like Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Louisiana State University-Alexandria by visitors of our site.
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