Baton Rouge Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

61%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
2%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Baton Rouge Community College has a diverse student body with 61% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
37.9%(5,142)
Hispanic
5.0%(683)
African American
51.3%(6,964)
Asian
1.5%(198)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(45)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(56)
Two or More Races
2.4%(331)
Unknown
1.1%(146)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color61%
Total Enrollment13,703
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Baton Rouge Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Baton Rouge Community College has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.0%(4,797)
Women
65.0%(8,906)

Gender Statistics

Men4,797

35% of total enrollment

Women8,906

65% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Baton Rouge Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 22% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 29% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
22.8%(2,477)
18-19
13.9%(1,513)
20-21
13.8%(1,500)
22-24
13.1%(1,426)
25+
36.3%(3,943)

Age Diversity Insights

22%

Traditional Age (18-21)

29%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Baton Rouge Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 188% in-state residents, -91% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.9%(2,114)
International
1.1%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State2,114

188% of student body

International24

2% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

61%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

29%

Non-Traditional Age