- 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 200 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 78%
- 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 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five years.
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
23 staff
130 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
8
Student Body
The student population of Blue Cliff College-Gulfport has declined by 64% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Blue Cliff College-Gulfport diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
200 students
3,770 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
200 students
2,386 students
# Part-Time Students
59 students
1,384 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
213 students
306 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
200 students
2,386 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
29%
39%
% White
22%
50%
% Unknown races
44%
2%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,855
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,189
$4,808
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blue Cliff College-Gulfport often compared to?
Blue Cliff College-Gulfportis often viewed alongside schools like Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Pearl River Community College by visitors of our site.
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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