by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a BRCC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how BRCC measures up.
BRCC is ranked #977 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Louisiana, it ranks #9 of 47 for value.
Read the full BRCC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Baton Rouge Community College is ranked #26 out of #50 in Louisiana for quality and #9 out of #47 for Louisiana value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the BRCC financial aid page to be sure.
Baton Rouge Community College is ranked #977 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Baton Rouge Community College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at BRCC costs about $11,562. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $46,250 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $16,211 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,474 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,562 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $46,250 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the BRCC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What BRCC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a BRCC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $64,844 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,250 | #977 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $37,896 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $64,844 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,250 | #9 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $37,896 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at BRCC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,219 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,271 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,345 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,678 |
| Over $110K | $15,093 |
About 69% of BRCC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,563 per year. Get more details on the BRCC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average BRCC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.