Bossier Parish Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Bossier Parish Community College is a public community college in Bossier City, Louisiana, serving roughly 4,935 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,706 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,283. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (44.9%) and White (41.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,283
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $10,706 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,935 49.2% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 15.22%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 48.3%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 61.2%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,229
  • Room & Board: $11,802 annual estimate

Bossier Parish Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Bossier Parish Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Bossier Parish Community College?

Bossier Parish Community College is located in Bossier City, LA (ZIP 71111-6922).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Bossier Parish Community College public or private?

Bossier Parish Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Bossier Parish Community College cost?

Published tuition: $4,283.

Average net price after aid: $10,706.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$10,066
$30,001–$48,000$9,543
$48,001–$75,000$12,040
$75,001–$110,000$14,456
$110,001+$15,240

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,132.

How big is Bossier Parish Community College?

Total enrollment: 4,935 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 8,229 students.

About 49% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Bossier Parish Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 15.22%.

First-year retention: 49.5%.

What do graduates of Bossier Parish Community College earn?

Median earnings: $26,552 six years after entry; $34,502 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,500.

52.10% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Bossier Parish Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Bossier Parish Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 15.22%; median earnings $34,502 at 10 years; net price $10,706. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$4,283
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bossier Parish Community College was $4,283.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$10,706
2024 Value

In 2024 Bossier Parish Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,706.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$42,824 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$10,706 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$17,132 4-Year Tuition

$11,802 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,353 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$17,438 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$69,752 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Bossier Parish Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bossier Parish Community College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bossier Parish Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$3,292$6,841$8,051
2014$3,616$7,519$8,257
2015$4,070$8,580$8,648
2016$4,079$8,589$8,944
2017$4,079$8,589$9,521
2018$4,079$8,589$10,435
2019$4,156$8,842$8,905
2020$4,284$4,284$7,837
2021$4,284$4,284$9,981
2022$4,283$4,283$10,203
2023$4,283$4,283$9,840

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Bossier Parish Community College reported total enrollment of about 4,935 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (44.9%), White (41.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%). About 52.10% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.2% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bossier Parish Community College in 2024 is 4,935 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,229 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

49.5%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 44.9%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

9.51% 100% Completion Time

15.22% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 9.51% of students graduating from Bossier Parish Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • General Studies: 28% male / 72% female
  • Welding Technology/Welder: 97% male / 3% female
  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician: 69% male / 31% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Bossier Parish Community College.

Return on Investment

$17,500 Median Student Debt

$34,502 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

50.72% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

705.67% Return on Investment

5.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Bossier Parish Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 66 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. General Studies: 657 completions

2. Welding Technology/Welder: 166 completions

3. Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician: 135 completions

4. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 132 completions

5. Business Administration and Management, General: 105 completions

6. Business/Commerce, General: 100 completions

7. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 79 completions

8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 77 completions

9. Network and System Administration/Administrator: 73 completions

Most popular programs at Bossier Parish Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Bossier Parish Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bossier Parish Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 61.2%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,953
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,008

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Bossier Parish Community College is a public institution located in Bossier City, LA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 4,935 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (44.9%), White (41.9%), Hispanic or Latino (5.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 15.22%. Approximately 52.10% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Location

Bossier City, LA 71111-6922

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 15.22% graduation rate at Bossier Parish Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 66 distinct degree programs, Bossier Parish Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bossier Parish Community College located?

Bossier Parish Community College is located in Bossier City, LA.

How much does Bossier Parish Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $4,283 and average net price is $10,706 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,802 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Bossier Parish Community College?

Bossier Parish Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,229 students, Black or African American (44.9%), White (41.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Bossier Parish Community College?

About 48.3% of students at Bossier Parish Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Bossier Parish Community College earn?

Median earnings are $26,552 six years after entry and $34,502 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Bossier Parish Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 15.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Bossier Parish Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,500.

Is Bossier Parish Community College public or private?

Bossier Parish Community College is a public institution located in Bossier City, LA.

Is Bossier Parish Community College an HBCU?

No. Bossier Parish Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Bossier Parish Community College a tribal college?

No. Bossier Parish Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Bossier Parish Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Bossier Parish Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.9%).

Is Bossier Parish Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Bossier Parish Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Louisiana trade schools profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Louisiana

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.