Blue Cliff College-Gulfport

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2013 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,120

2021 Average Net Price

$22,956

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.15%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

345

100% Full-Time

About

Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is a higher education institution located in Harrison County, MS. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport were Medical Assistant (81 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (28 degrees), and Dental Assisting (10 degrees).

In 2021, 152 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport. 96.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 3.95% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (82 degrees), 1.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (57 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is $14,120, which is $−380 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2013, the median undergraduate tuition at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is $14,120

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,956.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending Blue Cliff College-Gulfport received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,120

2013 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2013, the cost of tuition at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport was $14,120.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Blue Cliff College-Gulfport (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,956

2021 Value

14.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Blue Cliff College-Gulfport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,956. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Blue Cliff College-Gulfport grew by 14.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Blue Cliff College-Gulfport (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.95% with respect to 2020, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.15%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport was 4.15%, which represents 82 out of the 1978 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Blue Cliff College-Gulfport had a total enrollment of 345 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is 345 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.3% Black or African American, 37.7% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.45% Asian, 1.16% Two or More Races, and 0.58% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (49.9%), followed by White Female (33.3%) and White Male (4.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 345 students. The full-time enrollment at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is 345 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

21%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport was 21%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Blue Cliff College-Gulfport had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
184 enrolled students
White
130 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is 53.3% Black or African American, 37.7% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.45% Asian, 1.16% Two or More Races, and 0.58% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 140 more women than men received degrees from Blue Cliff College-Gulfport. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is black or african american (82 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (57 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is Medical Assistant (81 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (28 degrees) and Dental Assisting (10 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (28 degrees awarded) and Health (124 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are Registered nurses (1,332,143 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (28 degrees awarded) and Health (124 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are Personal & Culinary Services (28 degrees awarded) and Health (124 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,537 people), Outpatient care centers (215,028 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,642 people), Offices of physicians (192,448 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,331 people).

The most specialized majors at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are Personal & Culinary Services (28 degrees awarded) and Health (124 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Blue Cliff College-Gulfport.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
81 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
28 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
10 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport was Medical Assistant with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

146

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport, which is 0.0411 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (146).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport in Massage Therapy, which is 0.462 times less than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 81 degrees were awarded to women at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 2% of students graduating from Blue Cliff College-Gulfport completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
82 degrees awarded
White
57 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is black or african american (82 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (57 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
78 degrees awarded
White Female
56 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is black or african american female (78 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (56 degrees).

Operations

Blue Cliff College-Gulfport employs 14 Instructors, 2 No academic ranks. Most academics at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are Female Instructor (13), Female No academic rank (2), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, Sales and related, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.3M

2021 Salaries

1.11%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Blue Cliff College-Gulfport paid a median of $1.3M in salaries, a 1.11% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$466k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2014, Blue Cliff College-Gulfport paid a total of $466k to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2014, the most common positions for instructional staff at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport were Instructor with 14 employees, and No academic rank with 2 employees.

In 2014, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, Sales and related with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2014)

Female Instructor
Female No academic rank
Male Instructor

In 2014, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport was Female Instructor with 13 employees, Female No academic rank with 2 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Blue Cliff College-Gulfport.