Baton Rouge College
- All the courses we offer at Baton Rouge College are job-related. We want to prepare you for the job market and give you the knowledge and skills needed to allow you to start earning a salary as quickly as possible. Our Paralegal Programs are designed to enable serious students to learn the job entry skills needed to work as a paralegal as quickly as possible. While considering any school, analyze what you will learn and what you need to know to do the job. What are the qualifications of the instructors, the administrator, the length of time the school has been teaching paralegal students, the work experience of the teachers, class size, and how long it will take you to complete the program requirements.
School Highlights
Baton Rouge College serves 21 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Baton Rouge College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five years.
Baton Rouge College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 years but < 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
4 staff
37 staff
Student Body
The student population of Baton Rouge College has declined by 44% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Baton Rouge College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 52% over five years.
Total Enrollment
21 students
376 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
21 students
287 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
395 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
21 students
284 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
980 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
% Black
59%
33%
% White
41%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
48%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.87%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$28,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,358
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
83%
70%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Baton Rouge College?
The acceptance rate of Baton Rouge College is 83%, which is higher than the state average of 70%.
What is Baton Rouge College's ranking?
Baton Rouge College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.
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