Bossier Parish Community College
About Bossier Parish Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Bossier Parish Community College teaches across the river from Shreveport in northwest Louisiana. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and better than a fifth of its students transfer on to a four-year college.
Founded
1967
Location
Bossier City, Louisiana
Students
4,935
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
15.2%
Below national average
Tuition
$4,283
Per year
Avg Net Price
$10,706
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$34,502
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
15.2% complete their degree within three years
Retention
49.5%
Transfer Out
22%
Teaching Quality
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
61.2%
$/Student
$5.0K
Class Size
Large
The 15.2% 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
$4,283
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
$17,111
After Financial Aid
$10,706
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$10,066
Receive Grants
52.1%
Take Loans
42.6%
Tuition is $4,283/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $10,706.
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 Bossier Parish Community College fund their education.
While in School
52.1%
Get Grants
Free money
42.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,615
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$17,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$186/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Students typically graduate with $17,500 in debt, below the national median. That's a manageable amount for most career paths.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Bossier Parish Community College.
Gender
70%
Female
30%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,935
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.3%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
42.8%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 70% 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: Small
Campus Quick Facts
4,935
Students
community
Institution
Small
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
Bossier Parish Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 82 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
82
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
67% / 33%
55
Men
27
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 Bossier Parish Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$34,502
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28K
120 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$73K
75 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$31K
69 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$50K
44 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$70K
37 grads
1yr Earnings
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
$30K
32 grads
4yr 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.