F
Poor
Score: 34/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
26/100 · earnings-weighted

Blue Cliff College-Alexandria

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Alexandria, Louisiana 71301
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 33%
Outcomes
D
41/100
Affordability
C
45/100
Resources
F
31/100
Experience
D
39/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

479
Total Enrollment
33%
Graduation Rate
42%
Retention Rate
30.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$22,177
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,197
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
34%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
79.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 19th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (LA wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services$20,985$31,420-11%#418 of 496#267$15,380
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$19,788$27,067-21%#621 of 637#516$9,500
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services$21,202$26,806-10%#134 of 199#77$7,885
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$15,719$20,663-21%#880 of 1025#727$9,855

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Blue Cliff College-Alexandria Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $106,528
  • Avg rent near campus: $860/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 71302 (6.8% cap, Alexandria)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
88%
Receive Pell Grants
88%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

479
Total Students
95%
Women
26%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Hispanic 1%
Black 38%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 60%
Fully Online 40%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 26%
25-64 (Adult) 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Blue Cliff College-Alexandria?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria?
The graduation rate at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria is 33%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Blue Cliff College-Alexandria a good school?
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria has a Repit College Score of 34/100 (Grade: F). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Blue Cliff College-Alexandria?
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria has a total enrollment of 479 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology