Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, LA

Overall Completion Rate

21.2%

Working Student Success

26%

Transfer Out Rate

32.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.6%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
16.6%
Part-time Students
26%
First-time Students
21.7%
Transfer Students
24.7%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (26% vs 16.6% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 4,081 students

After 4 Years

463
Certificates
245
Associate Degrees
708
Total Awards
17%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

572
Certificates
299
Associate Degrees
871
Total Awards
21%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

594
Certificates
314
Associate Degrees
908
Total Awards
22%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

22%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
34%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 635
8-Year Rate: 31%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 481
8-Year Rate: 29%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 1,313
8-Year Rate: 28%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,017
8-Year Rate: 27%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 678
8-Year Rate: 25%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 676
8-Year Rate: 23%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 1,022
8-Year Rate: 22%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,195
8-Year Rate: 21%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 16.1%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.