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Baton Rouge, LA is home to Baton Rouge College. Baton Rouge is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Baton Rouge College go up to the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in law.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Baton Rouge College attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 62% of them (as of 2007-2008).
The school has 18 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at Baton Rouge College are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"It is the purpose/mission of BRC to provide instruction in paralegal studies to individuals in metropolitian communities throughout south LA with population bases that can support an auxiliary classroom; to graduate and place those individuals in their respective careers; and to provide continuing education for individuals seeking a new vocational path or for those individuals seeking additional or specialty career training and/or seminars for non-vocational purposes."
More complete details are provided below.
Baton Rouge College
2834 S Sherwood Forest Blvd. Ste B12
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
http://www.brc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 29 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Baton Rouge College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Baton Rouge College had a total enrollment of 18 students (31 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 33% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 14 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Baton Rouge, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 10 | 62% | 10 | 100% |
| Women | 16 | 10 | 62% | 10 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 993 |
Financial Aid:
Baton Rouge College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2617100)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Baton Rouge College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Offers weekend classes Career services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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