Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. BRCC is an open-admissions public community college that was established back in 1995. It boasts a 60-acre campus and currently serves around 8,000 students. This is a school that offers its students plenty of different options for seeking higher education. There are multiple associate degree programs, as well as diploma programs and certificate programs. Students will be able to pursue many different academic avenues when attending BRCC. The school is also well known for its athletics department which competes in the NJCAA Division 1.
BRCC is committed to training the future generation of nurses through their nursing program, too. This school does a good job of offering nursing students robust options while providing them with ample support throughout the program. Students will be able to pursue a diploma in practical nursing or they can choose to enroll in the associate degree in nursing program. There is also an LPN to RN fast track program to consider. The associate degree in nursing program is also designed to transfer easily over to a four-year university for those who wish to pursue a bachelor degree.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students7,908 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio26:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate45% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 10 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/2004 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 09/01/2010 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $135/credit | |
| In State Students | $135/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $305/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,075 | $6,075 | $13,725 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,450 | $9,450 | $21,350 |
| BSN | 125 | $16,875 | $16,875 | $38,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 78% of Baton Rouge Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 58% | $4,956 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $372 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 49% | $927 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 5% | $2,736 |
| Federal Student Loans | 30% | $4,908 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $7,914 |
$9,135
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,215 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,732 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,041 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,127 |
| Over $110,000$13,141 |
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Student Population
7,908
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,570
Women
3,338
Men
49%
Full-time
51%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
46% |
|
White |
39% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Hispanic |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.
