Bossier Parish Community College: Review & Facts

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Bossier Parish Community College is a large two-year, public school with 6,090 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1967 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
48
Fair
Bossier Parish Community College will give you the opportunity to earn a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Bossier Parish Community College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 48 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Business, Broadcasting, Medical Assistant, and Theater and Drama. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
66%
Fair
Bossier Parish Community College student retention rate is relatively low at 66% (close to Louisiana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Bossier Parish Community College is very low - 12%.

Student to faculty ratio at Bossier Parish Community College is reasonable - 24:1. Learn more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$4,400
Low
Average tuition cost is very low - about $3,500 per year. The additional fees at Bossier Parish Community College (not included in tuition costs) are around $900; this comes to $4,400 per year.

Read the details about Bossier Parish Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Bossier Parish Community College is $15.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Bossier Parish Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (318) 678-6000 or check Bossier Parish Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Bossier Parish Community College offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Bossier Parish Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at Bossier Parish Community College.

Based on the college crime information, Bossier Parish Community College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Bossier Parish Community College Location and Maps



Post Address: Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 East Texas, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111-6922, USA
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