Blue Cliff College-Houma
School Highlights
- Blue Cliff College-Houma serves 218 students (79% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.
- Blue Cliff College-Houma is one of 2 community colleges within Terrebonne County, LA.
- The nearest community college to Blue Cliff College-Houma is L E Fletcher Technical Community College (1.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Blue Cliff College-Houma places among the top 20% of community colleges in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five years.
| Blue Cliff College-Houma | (LA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 years (below associate) | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 12 staff | 26 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 5 | 5 |
| Total Enrollment | 218 students | 1,493 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 172 students | 382 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 46 students | 1,111 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| % Black | 42% | 35% |
| % White | 51% | 45% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.66 |
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| College Completion Rate | 93% | 47% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $24,500 | $28,200 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 96% | 89% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $3,349 | $5,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Blue Cliff College-Houma is L E Fletcher Technical Community College (1.3 miles away).
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