Blue Cliff College-Alexandria Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is a private for-profit trade school in Alexandria, Louisiana, enrolling about 345 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 33.95% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $22,177 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,253 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 345 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.95%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 63.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 52.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 721
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria: what the data shows
Common questions about Blue Cliff College-Alexandria, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Blue Cliff College-Alexandria?
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is located in Alexandria, LA (ZIP 71301).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Blue Cliff College-Alexandria public or private?
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Blue Cliff College-Alexandria cost?
Average net price after aid: $16,253.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,519 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,658 |
How big is Blue Cliff College-Alexandria?
Total enrollment: 345 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 721 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria?
150%-time completion rate: 33.95%.
First-year retention: 23.9%.
What do graduates of Blue Cliff College-Alexandria earn?
Median earnings: $20,197 six years after entry; $22,177 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
79.85% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Blue Cliff College-Alexandria known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (54 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (54 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (46 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (29 completions)
- 05.1071 (21 completions)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary (9 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Blue Cliff College-Alexandria a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.95%; median earnings $22,177 at 10 years; net price $16,253. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,253
2024 Value
In 2024 Blue Cliff College-Alexandria had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,253.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$65,012 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,253 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Blue Cliff College-Alexandria.
Financial Aid by Income Level
79.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
77.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Blue Cliff College-Alexandria in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $15,345 | $15,345 | $20,632 |
| 2014 | — | — | $21,938 |
| 2015 | — | — | $25,944 |
| 2016 | — | — | $22,499 |
| 2017 | — | — | $24,736 |
| 2018 | — | — | $19,973 |
| 2019 | — | — | $20,410 |
| 2020 | — | — | $20,063 |
| 2021 | — | — | $21,106 |
| 2022 | — | — | $25,022 |
| 2023 | — | — | $22,485 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria reported total enrollment of about 345 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 5% male and 95% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Race/ethnicity unknown (43.2%), Black or African American (38.3%), and White (16.8%). About 79.85% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria in 2024 is 345 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 721 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
23.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Race/ethnicity unknown at 43.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.77% 100% Completion Time
33.95% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.77% of students graduating from Blue Cliff College-Alexandria completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 2% male / 98% female
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 6% male / 94% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 2% male / 98% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Blue Cliff College-Alexandria.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$22,177 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.84% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
241.12% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Blue Cliff College-Alexandria.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 54 completions
2. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 54 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 46 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 29 completions
5. 05.1071: 21 completions
6. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 9 completions
7. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Blue Cliff College-Alexandria graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Blue Cliff College-Alexandria from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 52.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $3,484
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,550
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is a private for-profit institution located in Alexandria, LA, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 345 students. Student body composition includes Race/ethnicity unknown (43.2%), Black or African American (38.3%), White (16.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.95%. Approximately 79.85% of students receive Pell Grants. About 63.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
Alexandria, LA 71301
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.95% graduation rate at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blue Cliff College-Alexandria located?
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is located in Alexandria, LA.
How much does Blue Cliff College-Alexandria cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,253 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria?
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria reports undergraduate enrollment of about 721 students, Race/ethnicity unknown (43.2%), Black or African American (38.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Blue Cliff College-Alexandria?
About 63.7% of students at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Blue Cliff College-Alexandria earn?
Median earnings are $20,197 six years after entry and $22,177 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Blue Cliff College-Alexandria students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Blue Cliff College-Alexandria public or private?
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is a private for-profit institution located in Alexandria, LA.
Is Blue Cliff College-Alexandria an HBCU?
No. Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Blue Cliff College-Alexandria a tribal college?
No. Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Blue Cliff College-Alexandria a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Blue Cliff College-Alexandria does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.7%).
Is Blue Cliff College-Alexandria religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Blue Cliff College-Alexandria in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.