Baton Rouge Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,237

2024 Average Net Price

$9,461

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

11,182

38.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

31%

299 Graduates

About

Baton Rouge Community College is a higher education institution located in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Baton Rouge Community College were General Studies (985 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (32 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (32 degrees).

In 2024, 2,194 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Baton Rouge Community College. 63% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,087 degrees), 1.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (842 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Baton Rouge Community College is $3,237, which is $−4,923 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Baton Rouge Community College is $3,237, which is $4,923 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,461.

In 2024, 63% of undergraduate students attending Baton Rouge Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,237

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Baton Rouge Community College was $3,237. The cost of tuition at Baton Rouge Community College is $−4,923 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Baton Rouge Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,461

2024 Value

5.46%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Baton Rouge Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,461. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Baton Rouge Community College grew by 5.46%.

This chart compares the average net price of Baton Rouge Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,932

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Baton Rouge Community College was of $9,932 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Baton Rouge Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Baton Rouge Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 30% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Baton Rouge Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Baton Rouge Community College had a total enrollment of 11,182 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Baton Rouge Community College is 4,346 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,836. This means that 38.9% of students enrolled at Baton Rouge Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Baton Rouge Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.9% Black or African American, 30.3% White, 6.12% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, 0.376% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Baton Rouge Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (38.3%), followed by White Female (17.8%) and White Male (16.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Baton Rouge Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,182 students. The full-time enrollment at Baton Rouge Community College is 4,346 and the part-time enrollment is 6,836. This means that 38.9% of students enrolled at Baton Rouge Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Baton Rouge Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Baton Rouge Community College was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Baton Rouge Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Baton Rouge Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
6,359 enrolled students
White
3,389 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
684 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Baton Rouge Community College is 56.9% Black or African American, 30.3% White, 6.12% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, 0.376% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 110 students (0.984%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 572 more women than men received degrees from Baton Rouge Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Baton Rouge Community College is black or african american (1,087 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (842 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Baton Rouge Community College is General Studies (985 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (32 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (32 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Baton Rouge Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,155 degrees awarded), Precision Production (99 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (147 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baton Rouge Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (94,908 people), Other managers (74,221 people), Construction managers (50,834 people), Software developers (42,123 people), and Education administrators (28,746 people).

The most specialized majors at Baton Rouge Community College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,155 degrees awarded), Precision Production (99 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (147 degrees), Engineering Technologies (100 degrees), and Human Sciences (38 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baton Rouge Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Baton Rouge Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,155 degrees awarded), Precision Production (99 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (147 degrees), Engineering Technologies (100 degrees), and Human Sciences (38 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baton Rouge Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (200,432 people), Construction (123,136 people), Computer Systems Design (70,164 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (62,125 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (56,209 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Baton Rouge Community College.

Most Common (2024)

General Studies
985 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
32 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Baton Rouge Community College was General Studies with 985 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Baton Rouge Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

811

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,383

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 811 degrees were awarded to men at Baton Rouge Community College, which is 0.586 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,383).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Baton Rouge Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 245 degrees were awarded to men at Baton Rouge Community College in General Studies, which is 0.331 times less than the 740 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 740 degrees were awarded to men at Baton Rouge Community College in General Studies, which is 3.02 times more than the 245 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 17% of students graduating from Baton Rouge Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
1,087 degrees awarded
White
842 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
104 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Baton Rouge Community College is black or african american (1,087 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (842 degrees).

0.501% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
772 degrees awarded
White Male
690 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
630 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Baton Rouge Community College is black or african american female (772 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (690 degrees).

Operations

Baton Rouge Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.71M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.61M (45.7%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Baton Rouge Community College had a total salary expenditure of 60.8M. Baton Rouge Community College employs 36 Instructors, 28 Associate professors and 22 Assistant professors. Most academics at Baton Rouge Community College are Female Instructor (21), Female Professor (16), and Male Instructor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Baton Rouge Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 66 employees, Management, with 59 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

Endowment

$5.71M

2024 Endowment

0.62%

decline from 2023

Baton Rouge Community College has an endowment valued at about $5.71M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Baton Rouge Community College declined 0.62% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $705k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Baton Rouge Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$26.9M

2024 Salaries

6.09%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Baton Rouge Community College paid a median of $26.9M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($60.8M) and a 6.09% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.24% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.7% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.37M

Instructional Salaries

108

Number of Employees

In 2024, Baton Rouge Community College paid a total of $6.37M to 108 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Baton Rouge Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 66 employees, Management with 59 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

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