Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA

Overall Completion Rate

23.1%

Working Student Success

25.2%

Transfer Out Rate

40.3%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.2%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
21%
Part-time Students
25.2%
First-time Students
26.3%
Transfer Students
28.7%

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 (25.2% vs 21% 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 3,042 students

After 4 Years

135
Certificates
345
Associate Degrees
480
Total Awards
16%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

185
Certificates
408
Associate Degrees
593
Total Awards
19%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

202
Certificates
430
Associate Degrees
632
Total Awards
21%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

21%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
38%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 178
8-Year Rate: 43%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 341
8-Year Rate: 37%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 163
8-Year Rate: 31%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 299
8-Year Rate: 30%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 885
8-Year Rate: 26%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 586
8-Year Rate: 23%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,454
8-Year Rate: 22%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 589
8-Year Rate: 21%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 18.1%

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.