Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
Tel:
(318)445-2778
School Highlights
- Blue Cliff College-Alexandria serves 271 students (90% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
- Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is one of 3 community colleges within Rapides County, LA.
- The nearest community college to Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is Central Louisiana Technical Community College (2.2 miles away).
Top Placements (Louisiana)
Listed among the top community colleges in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five years.
| Blue Cliff College-Alexandria | (LA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 18 staff | 26 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 5 | 5 |
| Total Enrollment | 271 students | 1,493 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 244 students | 382 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 27 students | 1,111 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | - | 6% |
| % Black | 58% | 35% |
| % White | 41% | 45% |
| % Two or more races | - | 1% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.66 |
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| College Completion Rate | 65% | 47% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,900 | $28,200 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 100% | 89% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $10,800 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $3,349 | $5,125 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is Central Louisiana Technical Community College (2.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,049 students | 2.20 Mi4311 South MacArthur Drive
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318)487-5443 2.202,049 - 2,702 students | 8.90 Mi8100 Hwy 71 South
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318)445-3672 8.902,702 - 319 students | 32.40 Mi508 Choupique St
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318)876-2401 32.40319 - 127 students | 40.60 Mi1124 Vocational Dr
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337)363-2197 40.60127 - 293 students | 45.90 Mi304 South Jones Street
Winnfield, LA 71483
(318)628-4342 45.90293
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