BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (BRCC)
- 201 Community College Drive
- Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- OPEID College Code: 03730300
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- General Phone: (225) 216-8000
- Chancellor: Myrtle E. B. Dorsey
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 8,104
- College Alias: BRCC
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Baton Rouge Community College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.mybrcc.edu

- Mission Statement
- The mission of Baton Rouge Community College is to identify and meet the educational needs of its community through innovative, dynamic programs
that are accessible to all. Baton Rouge Community College seeks to provide practical, well-rounded education that provokes thought, ignites creativity, spurs innovation, and strengthens our global community by improving the quality of life for its citizens.
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
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- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $7.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 51%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 35% | 24% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $3,830 | $1,780 | $1,718 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $1,938 | $1,884 | $1,791 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,938 | $1,884 | $1,791 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,746 | $4,692 | $4,599 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,236 | $7,814 | $7,357 |
| Other Expenses | $3,398 | $3,224 | $1,574 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,398 | $3,224 | $2,535 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $3,138 | $2,884 | $2,791 |
| In-State | $3,138 | $2,884 | $2,791 |
| Out of State | $5,946 | $5,692 | $5,599 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $14,772 | $13,922 | $11,722 |
| In-State | $14,772 | $13,922 | $11,722 |
| Out of State | $17,580 | $16,730 | $14,530 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,536 | $6,108 | $5,326 |
| In-State | $6,536 | $6,108 | $5,326 |
| Out of State | $9,344 | $8,916 | $8,134 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Bookkeeping | - | - |
| Commerce | 5 | 62 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer | - | - |
| Education | ||
| Education | - | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Industrial Production Technologies, Other | - | 48 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Nursing | - | 23 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies | 4 | 116 |
| Liberal Arts | - | 26 |
| Liberal Arts, Other | - | 18 |
| Science Technology | ||
| Science Technologies, Other | - | - |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Police Science | - | 6 |
| Security and Protective Services, Other | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Cinematography and Film | - | 5 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,104 Undergraduate: 8,104
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,351 Female: 4,753
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,351 Female: 4,753
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,414 Part-Time: 3,690
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,414 Part-Time: 3,690
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 121 | 1% |
| American Indian | 21 | 0.3% |
| Black | 3,426 | 42% |
| Asian | 146 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 140 | 2% |
| White | 3,994 | 49% |
| Unknown | 256 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 271 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,309 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,806 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,360 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 991 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 502 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 273 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 307 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 115 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.04% |
| Age Unknown | 167 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 455 | 320 | 135 |
| Faculty Status | 281 | 147 | 134 |
| Tenured Faculty | 3 | 3 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 280 | 146 | 134 |
| Primarily Instruction | 280 | 146 | 134 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 44 | 44 | - |
| Other Professionals | 57 | 56 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 74 | 74 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 14 | 14 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 28 | 28 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,413 (146) | $46,333 (54) | $48,047 (92) |
| Professor | $54,135 (3) | $51,515 (2) | $59,374 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $49,979 (48) | $48,095 (20) | $51,326 (28) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,628 (34) | $45,546 (9) | $51,098 (25) |
| Instructor | $43,828 (61) | $44,658 (23) | $43,326 (38) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,413 (146) | $46,333 (54) | $48,047 (92) |
| Professor | $54,135 (3) | $51,515 (2) | $59,374 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $49,979 (48) | $48,095 (20) | $51,326 (28) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,628 (34) | $45,546 (9) | $51,098 (25) |
| Instructor | $43,828 (61) | $44,658 (23) | $43,326 (38) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $66,879 | $38,915 | $27,964 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 61 | 49 | 12 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 61 | 49 | 12 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $61,684 | $45,602 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 35%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 3% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 3% |
| Female | 3% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 25% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 2% |
| Asian | 8% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 4% |
| Unknown | 20% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009