Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier Parish Community College is a public community college located in Bossier City, LA. It offers 105 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 33 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,283 for Louisiana residents and $4,283 for out-of-state students at Bossier Parish Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($4,874) of public community colleges in Louisiana.
It has 6,312 students that are higher than the average population (1,786 students) of community colleges in Louisiana. In addition, 3,104 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 26 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 $36,400.

Academic Overview

Bossier Parish Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Bossier City, Louisiana.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,283 for Louisiana residents and $4,283 for other students on average. It offers 105 degree programs through 74 Certificate, 31 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 33 programs (21 Certificate, 12 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address6220 East Texas, Bossier City, LA
Phone318-678-6000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,283
Out-of-State$4,283
Student Population »6,312 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »16%
Transfer-out Rate19%
Retention Rate49% (Full-time)
35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,764
Students to Faculty26:1 (3.85%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$36,400

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,283 for Louisiana residents and $4,283 for out-of-state students at Bossier Parish 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 Bossier Parish 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$4,283$4,283
Books & Supplies$1,300
Off-Campus Living Costs$15,846
Average Financial Aid$4,764
Cost of Attendance$21,429$21,429
After Financial Aid$16,665$16,665
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$36,400
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Louisiana ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Bossier Parish Community College$4,283$4,283
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

Bossier Parish Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 33 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 21 Certificate, 12 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs2112NOT OFFERED
Total Programs7431NOT 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
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (other)33 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
32 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Information Science/StudiesNOT OFFERED 24 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)NOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/CosmetologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training27 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EducationNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Petroleum Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
General Studies353 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
109 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Natural SciencesNOT OFFERED 31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies54 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
30 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Fire Services Administration5 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Criminalistics and Criminal Science5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrician11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Design and Visual CommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (other)4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Music Technology1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Visual and Performing Arts (other)NOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 75 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 69 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Retail Management1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping8 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science5 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies2 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,312 students at Bossier Parish Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,807 male students and 3,920 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
Total5,7272,6103,117
Male Students1,807897910
Female Students3,9201,7132,207

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Bossier Parish Community College, there are 6,312 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,621 students were attending classes through distance learning (3,104 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,517 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment6,312
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses3,104
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,517
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,691

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