Important Academic Statistics

Total 9,284 students attended Baton Rouge Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 149 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 179 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 351 (full-time) and 191 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Baton Rouge Community College is 15% and transfer-out rate is 16%. The retention rate is 56% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population9,284
Graduation Rate15%
Number of Faculty328
Student to Faculty Ratio29 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Baton Rouge Community College is $4,221 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
59% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,969 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$4,221
Average Financial Amount$4,969

Offered Certificate Programs

Baton Rouge Community College offers 56 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 988 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate3017
Less than 1-Year Certificate22285
2 Years Certificate315886
Total567988

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Baton Rouge Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 988 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 17 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 85 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 886 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 0 completers
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0
Precision Production Trades 4 completers
Welding Technology/Welder4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 13 completers
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician13
Total17
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies 3 completers
Recording Arts Technology/Technician3
Computer and Information Sciences 12 completers
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster12
Personal and Culinary Services 0 completers
Culinary Arts/Chef Training0
Engineering Technology 0 completers
Instrumentation Technology/Technician0
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician0
Work and Family Studies 19 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant19
Construction Trades 0 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter0
Electrician0
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter0
Mechanics and Repairers 0 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology0
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology0
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 0 completers
Welding Technology/Welder0
Visual and Performing Arts 6 completers
Digital Arts0
Cinematography and Film/Video Production6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 15 completers
Medical/Clinical Assistant9
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant6
Business 30 completers
Retail Management17
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping11
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation2
Total85
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 0 completers
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations0
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 5 completers
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications5
Personal and Culinary Services 15 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist4
Culinary Arts/Chef Training11
Engineering Technology 3 completers
Instrumentation Technology/Technician0
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)0
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician3
Work and Family Studies 17 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant17
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities (1 completers) 741 completers
General Studies741
Construction Trades 0 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter0
Electrician0
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter0
Mechanics and Repairers 30 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology6
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology0
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician9
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician5
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician5
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician0
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician5
Precision Production Trades 44 completers
Welding Technology/Welder44
Visual and Performing Arts (1 completers) 8 completers
Commercial and Advertising Art8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 16 completers
Medical/Clinical Assistant0
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training16
Business 7 completers
Business/Commerce7
Retail Management0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping0
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation0
Taxation0
Total886

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 9,284 students have enrolled into Baton Rouge Community College. By gender, 3,219 male and 6,065 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,112 White (33.52%), 5,008 Black/African American (53.94%), 473 Hispanic (5.09%), 155 Asian (1.67%), and 963 students with other races. 108 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total9,2843,2196,065
American Indian/Native American281810
Asian1557481
Black/African American5,0081,4473,561
Hispanic473190283
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander461333
White3,1121,3001,812
Two More24586159
Un-Known1094663
Non-resident Alien1084563

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