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Bossier Parish Community College was established in 1967 and is also known as BPCC. The institution was originally a pilot program for testing the feasibility of commuter two-year colleges. The college received its present name in 1973. BPCC also houses several religious organizations, service groups and student media groups.
The BPCC athletic department is an integral part of the Student Services Organization. Its students participate in sports like basketball, baseball, soccer and softball. There are various student organizations and clubs for its students to participate in, including Alpha Eta Society, Concert Choir, Technology Club, BPCC Lions Club and Telecommunications Club.
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Campus Location6220 East Texas
Bossier City, LA 71111-6922
USA
Main Tel: (318) 678-6000
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Bossier Parish Community College HighlightsWhere Bossier Parish Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in media and cooking and culinary arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 335 | 18 | | < 1 year certificate | 115 | 6 | | 1-2 year certificate | 91 | 11 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Bossier Parish Community College was 4,986 in 2007 (3,559 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,760 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,900 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Bossier Parish Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 56 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 8 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 46 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (55 awarded) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (19 awarded) - Information Science/Studies
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (27 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (4 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (8 awarded) - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (5 awarded) - Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
LAW (1 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (131 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (3 awarded) - Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (134 awarded) - Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded) - Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (77 awarded) - Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC (2 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (13 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (30 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (18 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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