A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bossier Parish Community College are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Bossier Parish 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.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
46%
|
Black |
40%
|
Hispanic |
6%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 107% more female students than male students enrolled at Bossier Parish Community College with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bossier Parish Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
33%
|
Women |
67%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
2,059
|
Women |
4,253
|
Bossier Parish Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Louisiana, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
93%
|
Out of State |
6%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
59% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 44% |
Part time Undergrads | 37.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=158431 IPEDS survey data for Bossier Parish Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024