A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Blue Cliff College-Houma are primarily Black with a sizeable White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 73% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
27%
|
| Black |
61%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
5%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 316% more female students than male students enrolled at Blue Cliff College Houma with a gender ratio of 81% women to 19% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Blue Cliff College-Houma has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19%
|
| Women |
81%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
31
|
| Women |
129
|
Blue Cliff College-Houma serves a very low number of students outside of Louisiana, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
82% 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 | 64.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=450021 IPEDS survey data for Blue Cliff College Houma.