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%.
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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
Blue Cliff College-Houma | (LA) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
Total Faculty | 12 staff | 26 staff |
Number of Programs Offered | 5 | 5 |
% 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 (8.9 miles away).
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