- The mission of Bossier Parish Community College is to provide instruction and service to its community. This mission is accomplished through courses and programs that provide sound academic education, broad career and workforce training, continuing education, and varied community services through flexible instructional delivery systems. The College provides a wholesome, ethical, and intellectually stimulating environment in which diverse students develop their academic and workforce skills to compete in a technological society.
School Highlights
Bossier Parish Community College serves 5,561 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 59%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 5,561 students
- In-state tuition: $3,616
- Out-state tuition: $7,519
- Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bossier Parish Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 149 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
Bossier Parish Community College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Small
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
149 staff
18 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bossier Parish Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Bossier Parish Community College diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,561 students
357 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
38:1
# Full-Time Students
2,481 students
270 students
# Part-Time Students
3,080 students
408 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,561 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,481 students
270 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,080 students
1,218 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
41%
40%
% White
47%
41%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
9%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$28,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,616 is less than the state average of $4,056. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,519 is more than the state average of $6,873. The out-state tuition has grown by 75% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,616
$4,056
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,519
$6,873
Tuition Notes
$138.96 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,750
$12,783
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Bossier Parish Community College is a two-year, coeducational public institution located in Bossier City, Louisiana. Created by the Louisiana legislature in 1966, the College serves both traditional and non-traditional students from Northwest Louisiana and the surrounding area. Bossier Parish Community College offers programs leading to academic certificates and associate degrees, in addition to courses for transfer and non-credit. The College has an open-admissions policy and offers to individuals, without discrimination, the opportunity to pursue a variety of educational goals at a reasonable cost. A joint resolution of the Louisiana legislature created Bossier Parish Community College as a pilot program. The purpose of the program was to determine a need for, and feasibility of, establishing two-year commuter colleges throughout the state. The College held classes for the first time during the fall of 1967 with 101 students and a faculty of five full-time and three part-time instructors. Bossier Parish Community College has a long tradition of innovation, flexibility, and sensitivity to student needs. The College maintains an educational environment which promotes integrity and inquiry in students, without emphasis on past academic performance; encourages the achievement of full potential and the pursuit of lifelong learning; and promotes continuous improvement and accountability with an effective program for planning, managing, and assessing services and programs of the College. Bossier Parish Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree and certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bossier Parish Community College cost?
Bossier Parish Community College's tuition is approximately $3,616 for In-State students and $7,519 for Out-State students.
What is Bossier Parish Community College's ranking?
Bossier Parish Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Largest student body.
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