- 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 345 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 98%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- 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 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 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
30 staff
371 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
7
Student Body
The student population of Blue Cliff College-Gulfport has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Blue Cliff College-Gulfport diversity score of 0.58 is equal to the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
345 students
3,127 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
345 students
2,090 students
# Part-Time Students
59 students
1,037 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
295 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
345 students
2,090 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,187 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
814 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
54%
39%
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
4%
3%
% White
1%
2%
% Hawaiian
36%
52%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2673%
0.3913%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,855
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,189
$4,808
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (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 and Average community college minority breakdown.
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