Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge Community College is a public community college located in Baton Rouge, LA. It offers 70 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 13 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,221 for Louisiana residents and $4,221 for out-of-state students at Baton Rouge Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($4,874) of public community colleges in Louisiana.
It has 9,284 students that are higher than the average population (1,786 students) of community colleges in Louisiana. In addition, 5,339 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (19 to 1) of Louisiana community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $35,900.

Academic Overview

Baton Rouge Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,221 for Louisiana residents and $4,221 for other students on average. It offers 70 degree programs through 49 Certificate, 21 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 13 programs (8 Certificate, 5 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address201 Community College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone866-217-9823
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,221
Out-of-State$4,221
Student Population »9,284 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »15%
Transfer-out Rate16%
Retention Rate56% (Full-time)
25% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,969
Students to Faculty29:1 (3.45%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$35,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,221 for Louisiana residents and $4,221 for out-of-state students at Baton Rouge Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($4,874) over public community colleges in Louisiana.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Baton Rouge Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Louisiana community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Louisiana ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,221$4,221
Books & Supplies$1,300
Off-Campus Living Costs$15,122
Average Financial Aid$4,969
Cost of Attendance$20,643$20,643
After Financial Aid$15,674$15,674
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$35,900
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Louisiana ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Baton Rouge Community College$4,221$4,221
Public Community Colleges in Louisiana$4,207$4,874
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Baton Rouge Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 13 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 8 Certificate, 5 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs85NOT OFFERED
Total Programs4921NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer Systems Analysis/AnalystNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EducationNOT OFFERED 21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Instrumentation Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)165 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
36 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
American Sign Language (ASL)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant52 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 38 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
General Studies864 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 133 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Carpentry/CarpenterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler FitterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair TechnologiesNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician46 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Avionics Maintenance Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder55 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Digital ArtsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising Art16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Medical/Clinical Assistant11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 74 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/Commerce7 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
60 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Retail Management14 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping17 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
TaxationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Construction ManagementNOT OFFERED 46 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 9,284 students at Baton Rouge Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,542 male students and 4,952 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total7,4943,3444,150
Male Students2,5421,2631,279
Female Students4,9522,0812,871

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Baton Rouge Community College, there are 9,284 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 7,526 students were attending classes through distance learning (5,339 students are enrolled exclusively and 2,187 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment9,284
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses5,339
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,187
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,758

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