Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier Parish Community College Overview

Bossier Parish Community College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Bossier City, Louisiana. Bossier Parish Community College was founded in 1967 and enrolls 6,229 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Bossier Parish Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Bossier Parish Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Bossier Parish Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Bossier Parish Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Bossier Parish Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Bossier Parish Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Bossier Parish Community College on the Student Life page.

2021 Bossier Parish Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	98%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.4
In-State Tuition	$4,139
Out-of-State	$4,139
Percent of Need Met	42%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$13,172

Is Bossier Parish Community College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Bossier Parish Community College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Bossier Parish Community College Acceptance Rate 2020

It is not competitive to get into Bossier Parish Community College. The acceptance rate at Bossier Parish Community College is 98%. Last year, 4,611 students applied to Bossier Parish Community College and 4,496 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Bossier Parish Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 15% of students who start at Bossier Parish Community College return for their second year of college.The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Bossier Parish Community College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Bossier Parish Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Bossier Parish Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Bossier Parish Community College meets 42% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Bossier Parish Community College full-time are awarded $13,172 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Bossier Parish Community College. Based on this information, how does Bossier Parish Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Bossier Parish Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Bossier Parish Community College?

Bossier Parish Community College is located in the urban setting of Bossier City, Louisiana, less than an hour from Shreveport.

If you want to see Bossier Parish Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 20 to Bossier City, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Shreveport Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Bossier Parish Community College and Bossier City are like without leaving home.

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