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Blue Cliff College-Metairie

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 29 to 1
Students retention rate 27%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Metairie, Louisiana, Blue Cliff College-Metairie is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Blue Cliff College-Metairie is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Blue Cliff College-Metairie is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Blue Cliff College-Metairie is 27% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Blue Cliff College-Metairie do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at Blue Cliff College-Metairie are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Blue Cliff College-Metairie received on average $4,748 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,748
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 873 87% $4,751 $4,147,761
Other Federal Grant 873 87% $4,751 $4,147,761
State Grant/Scholarships 1 0% $1,586 $1,586
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 874 87% $4,748 $4,149,347

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Blue Cliff College-Metairie students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Blue Cliff College-Metairie students is 51.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.4%.

51.8%

  • African American 46.3% 50 students
  • white 72.7% 16 students
  • hispanic 60.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Blue Cliff College-Metairie provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Blue Cliff College-Metairie offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes