Bossier Parish Community College: Review & Facts

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Bossier Parish Community College is a large two-year, public school with 6,315 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1967 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered
51
Bossier Parish Community College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 51 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Criminal Justice, Business, Nursing, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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 good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Bossier Parish Community College is very low at 49% (way below Louisiana average). Considering this statistic, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
49%
Bad
The graduation rate at Bossier Parish Community College is very low - 12%.

Student to faculty ratio at Bossier Parish Community College is a bit disappointing, 26:1. Read more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very low - about $3,500 per year. The additional fees at Bossier Parish Community College beyond tuition are nearly $900, which comes to $4,400 annually.

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 this 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 provides 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
At the present moment, 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 Address

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