Blue Cliff Career College is a small, vocational institution in Mobile, Alabama, focused on preparing students for careers in beauty, wellness, and allied health fields. It offers programs in areas such as cosmetology, esthetics, and massage therapy, with hands-on training designed to equip students with real-world skills employers seek. The college is part of the broader Blue Cliff College system, which has more than 25 years of experience providing career training and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), a nationally recognized accreditor in the U.S. education system.
Students who attend Blue Cliff Career College generally benefit from small class sizes and an emphasis on practical, industry-related experience that can help jumpstart their careers in service-oriented professions. Many programs include hands-on instruction and opportunities to build portfolios or practical competencies, which some graduates find valuable when entering the workforce. However, because it is a very small, for-profit school, campus life and academic offerings are limited compared with larger colleges and universities, and graduation and outcomes data vary widely by program and individual student goals. Online student reviews have been mixed, with some praising supportive staff and training quality while others note variability in academic experience.
Tuition Fees
Find Below Estimated Tuition Fees in the Largest Program for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students (Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.)
Largest Program
Program Length
Average Completion
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
1,200 clock hours
10 months
Detailed Expenses
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
2024-2025
% change 2023-2024 to 2024-2025
Tuition and fees
$16,600
$14,800
$14,800
$14,800
0.0%
Books and supplies
$1,700
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
0.0%
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Food and Housing
$12,400
$12,880
$11,770
$14,640
24.4%
Other expenses
$5,660
$5,750
$8,630
$10,300
19.4%
Off Campus with Family
Food and Housing
–
–
–
$9,650
–
Other expenses
$5,660
$5,340
$5,340
$6,410
20.0%
Total Expenses
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
2024-2025
% change 2023-2024 to 2024-2025
Off Campus
$36,360
$35,930
$37,700
$42,240
12.0%
Off Campus with Family
$23,960
$22,640
$22,640
$23,710
4.7%
Next largest programs 2024-2025
Program
Program Length
Average Completion
Tuition and fees
Books and supplies
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
1,500 clock hours
12 months
$16,125
$2,700
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
750 clock hours
9 months
$10,125
$1,725
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
650 clock hours
6 months
$6,500
$900
Financial Aid
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2023-2024
Financial Aid For Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students (Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.)
Type of Aid
Number awarded aid
Percent awarded aid
Total amount of aid awarded
Average amount of aid awarded
Any student financial aid1
58
91%
——
——
Grant or scholarship aid
57
89%
$322,244
$5,653
Federal grants
55
86%
$320,280
$5,823
Pell grants
52
81%
$316,680
$6,090
Other federal grants
32
50%
$3,600
$113
State/local government grant or scholarships
(*)
3%
(*)
(*)
Institutional grants or scholarships
(*)
2%
(*)
(*)
Student loan aid
50
78%
$314,600
$6,292
Federal student loans
50
78%
$314,600
$6,292
Other student loans
0
0%
$0
—
1 Includes students awarded Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
(*) Number awarded aid and total and average amounts of aid awarded are withheld to preserve the privacy of individuals.
Financial Aid For All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid
Number awarded aid
Percent awarded aid
Total amount of aid awarded
Average amount of aid awarded
Degree/certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid1
73
53%
$383,381
$5,252
Pell grants
58
42%
$333,381
$5,748
Federal student loans
62
45%
$437,468
$7,056
1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid awarded, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Net Price
AVERAGE NET PRICE IN THE LARGEST PROGRAM FOR FULL-TIME BEGINNING STUDENTS
Largest Program
Program Length
Academic Year Length
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
1,200 clock hours
900 clock hours
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
Average net price
$17,321
$10,831
$14,275
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
$0 – $30,000
$14,123
$11,932
$12,573
$30,001 – $48,000
$18,007
$12,570
$15,770
$48,001 – $75,000
$19,007
$14,952
$15,862
$75,001 – $110,000
—
—
$15,870
$110,001 and more
—
—
—
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Enrollment
Category
Detail
Value
Notes
Enrollment
Total Undergraduate
107
Small-sized career college
Transfer
Transfer-in Enrollment
0
No transfer students reported
Attendance
Full-time / Part-time
100% / 0%
Fully full-time student body
Gender
Male / Female
7% / 93%
Mostly female students
Age
24 and under / 25+
88% / 12%
Mostly young students
Residence
In-state / Out-of-state
69% / 31%
Strong in-state population
Distance Education
Online / On-campus
0% / 100%
Fully in-person education
Race/Ethnicity
White
54%
Majority group
Race/Ethnicity
Black / African American
28%
Large representation
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino
10%
Moderate representation
Race/Ethnicity
Asian
6%
Small percentage
Race/Ethnicity
American Indian
1%
Very small percentage
Admissions
This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.
Programs/Majors
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
Program
12 week to <1 year Certificate
1 to <2 year Certificate
Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
–
19
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
1
–
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
–
12
Category total
1
31
Health Professions and Related Programs
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
5
–
Category total
5
–
Grand total
6
31
Data shown are for first majors.(-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Campus Security / Safety
On-Campus
Criminal Offenses
2019
2020
2021
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
c. Rape
0
0
0
d. Fondling
0
0
0
e. Incest
0
0
0
f. Statutory Rape
0
0
0
g. Robbery
0
0
0
h. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
i. Burglary
0
0
0
j. Motor vehicle theft
0
0
0
k. Arson
0
0
0
VAWA Offenses
2019
2020
2021
a. Domestic violence
0
0
0
b. Dating violence
0
0
0
c. Stalking
0
0
0
Arrests
2019
2020
2021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
0
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
0
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
0
0
Disciplinary Actions
2019
2020
2021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
0
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
0
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
0
0
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