- 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 13,703 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 13,703 students
- In-state tuition: $3,693
- Out-state tuition: $7,771
- Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 62%
- 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
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
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 grown by 68% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Baton Rouge Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,703 students
422 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
5,017 students
311 students
# Part-Time Students
8,686 students
393 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
137 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,017 students
284 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
17 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,686 students
1,213 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
51%
41%
% White
38%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1599%
0.3947%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3147%
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: 2024 (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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