Blue Cliff College-Metairie
Tel:
(504)456-3141
- Blue Cliff College is committed to using its human and physical resources to provide services facilitating personal growth, professional development and a sense of responsibility to our students. The primary purpose of Blue Cliff College is to help students develop a high level of competency, which is accomplished through the pursuit, assimilation, and dissemination of knowledge in academic programs. The most compelling purpose of the college is to prepare the students to function proficiently in a competitive society in the career of their choice and to create within them an awareness of professional and social responsibilities, along with an appreciation of principles of ethical conduct.
School Highlights
- Blue Cliff College-Metairie serves 892 students (62% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
- Blue Cliff College-Metairie is one of 5 community colleges within Jefferson County, LA.
- The nearest community college to Blue Cliff College-Metairie is Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus (2.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Blue Cliff College-Metairie 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 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Blue Cliff College-Metairie | (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 | 42 staff | 26 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 5 | 5 |
| Total Enrollment | 892 students | 1,493 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 556 students | 382 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 336 students | 1,111 students |
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| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% |
| % Black | 72% | 35% |
| % White | 18% | 45% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.66 |
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| College Completion Rate | 71% | 47% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $24,500 | $28,200 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 83% | 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-Metairie is Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus (2.2 miles away).
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New Orleans, LA 70126
(504)736-7072 8.30n/a
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