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BRCC Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 60%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at BRCC are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has high racial diversity. 60% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Baton Rouge Community College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

Racial demographics of Baton Rouge Community College students
Race Percent of Students
White
40%
Black
44%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
2%
Race Unknown
5%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 45%

There are 86% more female students than male students enrolled at Baton Rouge Community College with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, BRCC has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Baton Rouge Community College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
35%
Women
65%
Enrollment by gender for Baton Rouge Community College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
3,904
Women
7,278

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 6%

BRCC draws 94 percent of students from Louisiana, 5 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Louisiana, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Baton Rouge Community College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
94%
Out of State
5%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$48,497 per year

68% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

11,182
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 33.3%
Part-time undergraduates 45.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=437103.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026