Similar Schools to Blue Cliff College-Lafayette
Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that Blue Cliff College-Lafayette has. Compare those schools to with tuition, financial aid, offered vocational programs, and online availability.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $24,805 and the national average is $16,042.
Its tuition is much higher than national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program. The length of the program is 82 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 15 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
| Program | 2023 Tuition & Fees | National Average | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $24,805 | $16,042 | - | 82 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
| 2 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $12,502 | $9,978 | - | 780 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| 3 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $18,381 | $16,239 | - | 53 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| 4 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $16,328 | $14,851 | - | 900 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| 5 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $10,748 | $12,154 | - | 600 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| 6 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $5,125 | $5,356 | - | 510 Contact Hours | 4 Months |
2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is $24,805 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Blue Cliff College-Lafayette offers the alternative tuition plans .
72% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,277 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $24,805 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $15,240 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $15,240 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,277 |
Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers
Blue Cliff College-Lafayette offers 5 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 193 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 104 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 64 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 25 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 193 |
Programs by Award Level
The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
- 104 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
- 64 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 25 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 85 completers | - |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 85 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 19 completers | - |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Total | 104 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 10 completers | - |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 54 completers | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 54 | - |
| Total | 64 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 25 completers | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Total | 25 |
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
Total 245 students are attending at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette. There are 12 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 15 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1 (4.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 26 (full-time) and 15 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is 43% and the retention rate is 37% at the school.
| Student Population | 245 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Number of Faculty | 27 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
Student Population at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 309 students enrolled into Blue Cliff College-Lafayette. By gender, 53 male and 256 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Blue Cliff College-Lafayette.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 309 | 53 | 256 |
| Full-time | 309 | 53 | 256 |
There are 79 White (25.57%), 220 Black/African American (71.20%), 5 Hispanic (1.62%), 1 Asian (0.32%), and 9 students with other races attending Blue Cliff College-Lafayette.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 309 | 53 | 256 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 220 | 35 | 185 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 79 | 16 | 63 |
| Two More | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By age range, at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette, 112 students are aged 20 to 24 (36.25% of total students), 20 students are aged below 20 (6.47%), 7 students are aged above 50 (4.53%).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 309 | 53 | 256 |
| Age 18-19 | 20 | 1 | 19 |
| Age 20-21 | 55 | 8 | 47 |
| Age 22-24 | 57 | 10 | 47 |
| Age 25-29 | 74 | 6 | 68 |
| Age 30-34 | 47 | 12 | 35 |
| Age 35-39 | 27 | 9 | 18 |
| Age 40-49 | 22 | 5 | 17 |
| Age 50-64 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
Directory and Accreditation Information
Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (10/31/1999 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Blue Cliff College-Lafayette.
120 James Comeaux Rd., Lafayette, LA
337-269-0620