- The Blue Cliff College-Gulfport campus is conveniently located in an 18,000 square foot building that contains six lecture rooms, one computer lab with 20 computers, two massage therapy technique labs, a hydrotherapy lab, a spa level cosmetology lab with skin and nail clinics. The College will also provide weekly clinics for the public in massage therapy and cosmetology. The facility also houses a lounge area for students, a retail area, and a learning resource center, including an electronic library, books and periodicals.
School Highlights
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport serves 303 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is same as the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 63%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
30 staff
371 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
7
Student Body
The student population of Blue Cliff College-Gulfport has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Blue Cliff College-Gulfport diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
303 students
3,392 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
303 students
2,299 students
# Part-Time Students
59 students
1,093 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
295 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
303 students
2,299 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,139 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
814 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
53%
37%
% White
37%
53%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,855
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,189
$4,808
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Cliff College-Gulfport's ranking?
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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