Private (for-profit)

Blue Cliff College-Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana·Private for-profit, less-than 2-year·Southeast·bluecliffcollege.edu
6-yr Graduation
50%
Total enrollment
62
peer median 62
Avg net price
$19,164
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Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

Overall completion
50%
Full-time retention
61%

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Accredited since 1999Next review Jul 2025

Action history · 3

  1. Jun 2025Institution Closed
    Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
  2. Sep 2024Renewal of Accreditation
    Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
  3. Mar 2019Renewal of Accreditation
    Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$19,164
$30–48k
$48–75k
$75–110k
$110k+

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$19,164
vs peer median $19,164
Federal loans
65.9%

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Of 1,978 borrowers who entered repayment, 82 (4.1%) defaulted within three years above the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
4.1%
+1.8pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
1,978
Defaulted
82
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
13.4%
2017
14.4%
2018
11.9%
2019
4.1%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs4
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
62
12-mo unduplicated
290
Undergraduate
290
Graduate
0

Gender split

Men
6%18
Women
94%272

Race / ethnicity composition

Black
67.3%
White
21.2%
Two or more
4.2%
Asian
2.3%
Unknown
2.3%
Hispanic
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
4.08
1 offenses · 245 students

3-year trend

3.472 yrs ago6.471 yr ago4.08Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
4
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
1
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

Fondling
1

By location

1total
  • On campus1

VAWA offenses

0
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
0
Stalking
0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

Hate crimes by bias

No hate crimes reported.

Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs00
Liquor00

Residence-hall fires

No residence-hall fires reported.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student-faculty ratio

Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

Student-to-faculty
18.0:1

Frequently asked questions about Blue Cliff College-Lafayette

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Blue Cliff College-Lafayette.

What is the graduation rate at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette?

Blue Cliff College-Lafayette reports a 6-year graduation rate of 50% per the latest IPEDS.

How many students attend Blue Cliff College-Lafayette?

Blue Cliff College-Lafayette reports a total enrollment of 62 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette?

The average net price at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is $19,164 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

Where is Blue Cliff College-Lafayette located?

Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is located in Lafayette, Louisiana 70508.

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