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Bossier Parish Community College is a two-year institution of higher education located in Bossier City, Louisiana. It was originally founded in 1967 by the Louisiana State Legislature as the "thirteenth" and "fourteenth" grades of Airline High School in Bossier City. It was given its present name in 1973. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
BPCC’S athletics department fields a large number of men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in sports like basketball, baseball, volleyball and soccer. The college is a member of the National Junior College Association. The campus is also home to several student clubs and organizations.
Bossier Parish Community College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Bossier City, LA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Bossier Parish Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include media and cooking and culinary arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Bossier Parish Community College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Bossier Parish Community College, in 2007-2008, had 4,986 students (3,596 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Bossier Parish Community College
6220 East Texas
Bossier City, LA 71111-6922
General Phone: (318) 678-6000
http://www.bpcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 139 | general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Medical Support and Technology | 90 | respiratory care tech, medical assistant, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy |
| Media | 74 | recording arts tech |
| Business and Management | 61 | business |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and safety |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 22 | chef training |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | information science, web design, computer support, system administration, webmastering, computer programming courses, computer security, network management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | physical therapist assistant |
| Medical Administration | 15 | medical office assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | drafting and design tech, construction engineering tech, industrial tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 7 | industrial mechanics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 4 | EMT paramedic |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Law | 3 | legal secretary |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | food and nutrition, child care provider |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | education |
Number of programs and degrees for Bossier Parish Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 357 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 86 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 50 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Bossier Parish Community College had a total enrollment of 4,986 students (3,596 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 98% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bossier City, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,848 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,988 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Bossier Parish Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2055400)
Bossier Parish Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 34 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 37 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 8 | $53,156 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $51,920 | 18 | $51,798 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $44,898 | 14 | $44,190 |
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $36,725 | 33 | $36,649 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $43,484 | 73 | $43,640 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Basketball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 16 | 16 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Other
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bossier Parish Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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