Blue Cliff College, Alexandria

What Blue Cliff College, Alexandria does

Blue Cliff College is a private, for-profit career college system founded in 1987 in Louisiana and currently operating three physical campuses (Metairie HQ, Alexandria, and Gulfport) plus online programs across Louisiana and Mississippi. The institution offers approximately 15 diploma and associate degree programs concentrated in two verticals: allied healthcare (Clinical Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, LPN, Practical Nursing, HIMBC, Medical Office Administration, Veterinary Assistant) and beauty (Cosmetology, Esthetics, Massage Therapy). Program durations range from 6 months (Massage Therapy) to 19 months (Diagnostic Medical Sonography), with most diplomas completing in 9–15 months and total published program costs ranging from $11,295 to $39,133. Blue Cliff has been ACCSC-accredited since 1998 and is a Title IV school, making students eligible for federal Pell Grants, Direct Loans, GI Bill benefits, and the Louisiana TOPS scholarship.

The technical infrastructure is undifferentiated third-party SaaS: Canvas LMS for course delivery and EBook Central for digital library resources. There are no proprietary technology platforms, no APIs, no mobile applications, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Revenue is generated through tuition and fees collected per program, with federal financial aid processing functioning as the de facto payment mechanism for the majority of students. GTM motion is direct-to-consumer: prospective students are recruited through the corporate website, phone inquiries, blog/SEO content, Facebook, online information-request forms, and on-campus admissions tours. Class sizes are capped at 35 for lectures and 25 for hands-on sessions, and externships/clinical rotations are integrated into healthcare curricula.

Ownership passed to Brent L. Mills, Inc. on April 26, 2022, following prior ownership by Quad Partners (since 2008) and Education Management, Inc. (1999–2008). The Alexandria campus is currently not enrolling new students for in-person and hybrid programs, indicating a recent consolidation toward Metairie and Gulfport and toward online delivery. Federal and state regulatory licensure (Louisiana Board of Regents, Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration, LSBPNE, MSBON, state cosmetology and massage boards) governs both program approval and the institution's ability to disburse Title IV aid, making regulatory standing the single most material operating variable.

Name

Blue Cliff College, Alexandria

Legal name

Blue Cliff College

Website

https://bluecliffcollege.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blue Cliff College is a private, for-profit vocational college system operating three campuses in Louisiana and Mississippi plus online programs, delivering diploma and associate degree credentials in allied healthcare and beauty to adult learners using Title IV federal financial aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry Credential, Certification & Badge Prep (Non-Degree) (EDAMAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Vocational career training
• Healthcare career education
• Beauty industry programs
• Allied health training
• Nursing diploma programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Blue Cliff College generates revenue primarily through tuition charges for its vocational diploma and degree programs. Students pay tuition and fees for enrollment in programs ranging from medical assisting to cosmetology. The college is a Title IV school, participating in federal financial aid programs including Pell Grants and federal student loans.
2. Financial Aid Processing: As a Title IV institution, the college facilitates federal student financial aid including Pell Grants, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, PLUS Loans, and federal consolidation loans for eligible students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Blue Cliff College, Alexandria is a branch campus delivering career-focused vocational diploma and associate degree programs in healthcare and beauty fields, including Clinical Medical Assisting, Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Esthetics, Health Information Management/Billing/Coding, LPN, Massage Therapy, and Veterinary Assistant training. Programs blend classroom instruction, hands-on lab/clinical practice, and externships, with curriculum aligned to state and national licensure examinations and delivered via in-person and online formats.

Product overview

Blue Cliff College offers career-focused diploma and degree programs in healthcare and beauty fields. The institution provides in-person programs (Clinical Medical Assisting, Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Esthetics, HIMBC, LPN, Massage Therapy, Veterinary Assistant) across three campuses and fully online programs (HIMBC Diploma/AOS, Medical Office Administration, CAMA AOS). The product portfolio is organized as a multi-campus institution with both traditional classroom delivery and online/distance education options, allowing students to pursue credentials from diploma to associate degree levels in allied health and beauty industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clinical Medical Assisting (CMA) Diploma Diploma program teaching medical and administrative services skills including taking vitals, medical histories, injections, lab work, and office administration. Covers 53 quarter credit hours (780 clock hours) and can be completed in 9-15 months. Includes CPR and First Aid certification.
• Cosmetology Diploma Diploma program covering hair care, styling, skin care, makeup application, and nail services. Requires 1,500 clock hours (12 months full-time, 19 months part-time evening), preparing students for state cosmetology board licensure.
• Dental Assisting Diploma In-depth training program covering anatomy, physiology, patient care, dental office management, radiography, and orthodontics. 958 hours (59 credits), completed in 11-15 months.
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS Associate degree program training students to use ultrasound technology for patient imaging. 19 months to complete. Graduates are eligible for ARDMS certification.
• Esthetics Diploma Diploma program focusing on skincare, facials, hair removal, makeup application, and spa treatments. Offered at Gulfport campus (600 clock hours) and Metairie campus (750 clock hours), preparing students for state esthetics licensure.
• Health Information Management, Billing, and Coding (HIMBC) Diploma (Hybrid) Hybrid diploma program training students in medical office skills including medical billing, coding, health records management, and insurance processing. Takes 12-15 months (65 credits, 950 clock hours).
• Health Information Management, Billing and Coding (HIMBC) Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Fully online associate degree program with 99 credits covering advanced medical billing, coding, health information research, and management. Takes about 19.5 months to complete.
• Health Information Management, Billing and Coding (HIMBC) Diploma (Online) Fully online diploma program (65 credits, 850 clock hours) covering medical terminology, billing, and coding. Takes 15 months to complete.
• Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Diploma Diploma program preparing students for the NCLEX-PN exam with training in patient care, pharmacology, and nursing procedures. Takes 15 months (90 quarter credits, 1714 contact hours). Approved only for Metairie Campus.
• Practical Nursing Certificate Certificate program preparing students for entry-level nursing careers and the NCLEX-PN exam. Takes 12 months (980 credit hours). Currently not enrolling new students; approved for Gulfport, MS.
• Massage Therapy Diploma Diploma program teaching Swedish, prenatal, chair, and sports massage techniques. Takes 6-15 months depending on campus location (600-775 clock hours), with curriculum aligned to FSMTB/AMTA-COS standards and MBLEx eligibility.
• Veterinary Assistant Diploma Diploma program training students in animal care including weighing, feeding, lab work, radiology, and veterinary office procedures. Takes 10 months (700 clock hours); includes CVA exam fee.
• Medical Office Administration Diploma (Online) Fully online diploma program (36 credits) training students in medical office administration including scheduling, billing, and electronic health records. Takes 9 months.
• Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting (CAMA) AOS Online associate degree program for students who have completed a Medical Assisting diploma program. Covers advanced clinical skills, administrative procedures, and includes an externship. Takes 18 months (97 credits).

Quantifiable outcome

• Small class sizes of 35 students max for lectures and 25 for hands-on sessions

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• WellConnectsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellConnect is a student resource service that helps students access mental health and legal assistance, local resources to help with daily needs, and budgeting support. Available to all Blue Cliff College students to support their academic and personal success.
• EBook CentralsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEBook Central provides online collection of resources accessible through campus computers. Students have access to e-books, videos, and periodicals to support their educational research needs.
• Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with FSMTB at Gulfport and Metairie campuses. Students are eligible to sit for the National Certification Board for Massage and Bodywork Licensure Examination (MBLEx).
• American Massage Therapy Association of Schools (AMTA-COS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with AMTA-COS at the Metairie campus for massage therapy program support and standards alignment.
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical SonographysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduates of the DMS program are eligible for certification through ARDMS. Passing an exam allows application for Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Remington College: Multi-campus for-profit career college system offering healthcare, cosmetology, and trade programs across the southern US with Title IV participation. Closest direct analogue to BCC's regional healthcare + beauty vocational model.
• Southern Careers Institute: For-profit vocational school offering medical assisting, dental assisting, and cosmetology with Texas and regional presence. Highly comparable diploma-level healthcare and beauty portfolio serving similar adult career-changer segments.
• Concorde Career Colleges: Multi-campus for-profit institution focused on allied health and dental programs with strong Title IV presence. Directly comparable in healthcare credentialing model and adult-learner recruitment motion.
• Carrington College: For-profit career college operating across the western US with allied health, nursing, and trades programs. Overlapping program mix (medical assisting, dental assisting, massage, veterinary assisting) and direct Title IV exposure.
• ECPI University: For-profit career-focused school with campuses across the Southeast, including healthcare, nursing, and technology programs. Comparable diploma/AAS degree mix and accelerated format serving career-changer adults.
• Delta College of Louisiana: Louisiana-based for-profit career school with medical, dental, and business programs. Directly competes in the same Louisiana metro markets for adult healthcare career-training students.
• Unitech Training Academy: Louisiana-headquartered for-profit school offering allied health, dental, and trades diplomas. Direct Louisiana-market overlap with BCC's Alexandria and Metairie campuses for adult healthcare training.
• Fortis Institute: Multi-state for-profit vocational chain offering medical assisting, nursing, and HVAC/dental programs. Comparable Title IV-funded healthcare vocational model and small-cohort delivery.
• UEI College: For-profit career college with West/Midwest footprint focused on healthcare, trades, and business. Comparable accelerated diploma model targeting adult learners with federal financial aid processing.

Regional players

• Laurel Business Institute: Pennsylvania-based proprietary school with medical, dental, and cosmetology programs. Comparable program portfolio structure, but does not directly compete geographically; useful as a same-category proprietary peer benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/349460997108
• Xx.com/bluecliffonline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1438757

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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