Bossier Parish Community College is a public community college located in Bossier City, LA. It offers 105 programs for degree/certificate. (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 of Bossier Parish Community College is $4,283 for Louisiana residents and $4,283 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Louisiana public community colleges' average ($4,874).

The school has 6,312 students, which is higher than Louisiana community collleges' average (1,786). In addition, 3,104 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 26 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (19 to 1) of Louisiana community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. 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
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs2112NOT OFFERED
Total Programs7431NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (other)33 completers
32 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Information Science/StudiesNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cloud ComputingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and WebmasterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)NOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other) NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training27 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EducationNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Telecommunications Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Petroleum Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Administrative Assistant/SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General Studies353 completers
109 completers
NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Natural SciencesNOT OFFERED 31 completers
NOT OFFERED
Data Analytics, GeneralNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies54 completers
30 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Services Administration5 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminalistics and Criminal Science5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrician11 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder18 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Digital ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Design and Visual Communications NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
ActingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Directing and Theatrical ProductionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Costume DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (other)4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
PhotographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Music Technology1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Visual and Performing Arts (other)NOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical BillerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant8 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electrocardiograph Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)11 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Aide NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 75 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training29 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 69 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Retail Management1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science5 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice OperationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies2 completers
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) Enrollment

Of the 6,312 total students, 4,621 students enrolled through distance learning (3,104 students enrolled exclusively and 1,517 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

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Bossier Parish Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, 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%)