Baton Rouge Community College
About Baton Rouge Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Baton Rouge Community College teaches in the Louisiana capital and is the second largest two-year college in the state. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and a fifth of its students go on to a four-year college.
Founded
1995
Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Students
8,362
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
31%
Below national average
Tuition
$4,321
Per year
Avg Net Price
$9,474
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$34,581
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
31% complete their degree within three years
Retention
53%
Transfer Out
20%
Teaching Quality
29:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
24.9%
$/Student
$2.6K
Class Size
Large
The 31% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,321
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,353
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,522
After Financial Aid
$9,474
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$8,860
Receive Grants
45.7%
Take Loans
35%
Tuition is $4,321/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $9,474.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Baton Rouge Community College fund their education.
While in School
45.7%
Get Grants
Free money
35%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,367
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,450
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$132/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,450, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Baton Rouge Community College.
Gender
67.4%
Female
33%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
8,362
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.3%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
36.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 67% of the student body. 48.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
8,362
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Baton Rouge Community College fields 3 varsity teams with 101 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
3
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
101
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
67% / 33%
68
Men
33
Women
2
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Baton Rouge Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$34,581
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$29K
171 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$74K
74 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$32K
60 grads
1yr Earnings
Construction Management
$40K
46 grads
1yr Earnings
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
$104K
36 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$51K
24 grads
1yr Earnings
Median earnings are $35K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.