- The mission of Baton Rouge Community College is to identify and meet the educational and workforce needs of our community through innovative, accessible, and dynamic programs. Baton Rouge Community College aspires to be the leader in providing world class educational opportunities for our community. World class is excellence in teaching, access for all, and a sustaining resource for the economic development for the state of louisiana.
School Highlights
Baton Rouge Community College serves 7,494 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 89%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 7,494 students
- In-state tuition: $3,693
- Out-state tuition: $7,771
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Baton Rouge Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 423 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Baton Rouge Community College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
423 staff
37 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Baton Rouge Community College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The Baton Rouge Community College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,494 students
672 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
3,344 students
279 students
# Part-Time Students
4,150 students
393 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
540 students
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,344 students
270 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
17 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,150 students
1,026 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
46%
32%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
4%
11%
% Hawaiian
38%
33%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2251%
0.469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2709%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$39,100
$28,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,693 is more than the state average of $2,971. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,771 is more than the state average of $6,004. The out-state tuition has grown by 84% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,693
$2,971
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,771
$6,004
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,567
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Baton Rouge Community College cost?
Baton Rouge Community College's tuition is approximately $3,693 for In-State students and $7,771 for Out-State students.
What is Baton Rouge Community College's ranking?
Baton Rouge Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Baton Rouge Community College located?
Baton Rouge Community College is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 2 other community '.colleges.' located in Mid City South.
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