Blue Cliff College-Gulfport

Blue Cliff College-Gulfport is a private for-profit less-than-two-year institution located in Gulfport, Mississippi, in a small city setting. The school enrolls 538 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 15.00 out of 100. The completion rate is 28% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 18% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers one-to-two-year certificate programs in three areas: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. These programs provide students with entry-level credentials for careers in personal care services, clinical healthcare support, and medical billing.

Situated in Gulfport, Mississippi, Blue Cliff College serves students along the Mississippi Gulf Coast seeking short-term vocational credentials. Its focused program offerings in cosmetology, clinical assisting, and medical coding address workforce demand in the region's healthcare and personal services sectors.