A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Blue Cliff College-Alexandria are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 66% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
34%
|
| Black |
49%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
14%
|
There are 2,761% more female students than male students enrolled at Blue Cliff College Alexandria with a gender ratio of 97% women to 3% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Blue Cliff College-Alexandria has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3%
|
| Women |
97%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
18
|
| Women |
515
|
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria serves a very low number of students outside of Louisiana, with 88 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
88%
|
| Out of State |
12%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
90% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 59.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=450128 IPEDS survey data for Blue Cliff College Alexandria.