Institutional Obligations for Public Disclosure
SACSCOC Core Requirement 8.1 (Student Achievement)
In its Policy “Institutional Obligations for Public Disclosure”, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requires that institutions publish “statements of goals for student achievement and the success of students in achieving those goals.”
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) has selected the following criteria: retention rates, graduation rates, credential completion, and participation and pass rates on national licensure exams. These goals, thresholds, and actual outcomes are updated regularly to demonstrate compliance and commitment to student success.
Mission
“To be the preferred provider of talent for a global marketplace.” — BRCC is an open-enrollment institution preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions and providing vocational, technical, and adult education to meet Louisiana's workforce needs.
1. Retention Rates
Fall-to-Fall Retention
First-time, full-time, degree- and credential-seeking students enrolled for at least 12 semester credit hours.
| Cohort | Goal % High |
Threshold % Avg |
Actual % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 to Fall 2024 | 56 | 53 | 53 |
| Fall 2022 to Fall 2023 | 56 | 51 | 54 |
| Fall 2021 to Fall 2022 | 53 | 49 | 56 |
| Fall 2020 to Fall 2021 | 52 | 47 | 53 |
| Fall 2019 to Fall 2020 | 52 | 46 | 48 |
| Fall 2018 to Fall 2019 | 52 | 46 | 48 |
Fall-to-Spring Retention
| Cohort | Goal % | Threshold % | Actual % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 | 77 | 74 | 74 |
| Fall 2023 to Spring 2024 | 77 | 71 | 75 |
| Fall 2022 to Spring 2023 | 77 | 72 | 74 |
| Fall 2021 to Spring 2022 | 77 | 72 | 69 |
| Fall 2020 to Spring 2021 | 77 | 76 | 63 |
| Fall 2019 to Spring 2020 | 77 | 76 | 75 |
2. Graduation Rates
BRCC selected the IPEDS “Outcomes Measures” 8-Year Completion Rate as its Key Student Completion Indicator. This tracks long-term success for traditional and non-traditional students.
Total Cohort (8-Year Completion)
| Reporting Year (Cohort) | Goal % | Threshold % | Actual % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (2016-17) | 22 | 17 | 26 |
| 2023 (2015-16) | 22 | 17 | 22 |
| 2022 (2014-15) | 19 | 11 | 20 |
| 2021 (2013-14) | 16 | 9 | 19 |
| 2020 (2012-13) | 11 | 8 | 16 |
| 2019 (2011-12) | 11 | 8.5 | 6.0 |
Traditional Measure (150% Time)
First-time, full-time students completing within 3 years (for 2-year degrees).
| Reporting Year (Cohort) | Goal % | Threshold % | Actual % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (Fall 2020) | 26 | 19 | 24 |
| 2023 (Fall 2019) | 26.6 | 18.2 | 16 |
| 2022 (Fall 2018) | 26.6 | 15.8 | 22.5 |
| 2021 (Fall 2017) | 21.6 | 12.3 | 26.6 |
| 2020 (Fall 2016) | 12.7 | 8.9 | 21.6 |
| 2019 (Fall 2015) | 10.5 | 8.0 | 12.7 |
By PELL Recipient Status
| Reporting Year | Goal % | Pell % | Non-Pell % | Threshold % | Actual % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 (14-15) | 19 | 17 | 26 | 11 | 20 |
| 2022 (13-14) | 16 | 16 | 22 | 9.2 | 19 |
| 2021 (12-13) | 16 | 17 | 16 | 8.8 | 16 |
| 2020 (11-12) | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9.2 | 8 |
| 2019 (10-11) | 11 | 7 | 4 | 8.5 | 6 |
By Attendance Status (First-Time)
| Reporting Year | Goal % | Full-Time % | Part-Time % | Threshold % | Actual % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 (15-16) | 18 | 21 | 11.6 | 15 | 18 |
| 2022 (14-15) | 17 | 20.6 | 7.9 | 12.3 | 17 |
| 2021 (13-14) | 16 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 16 |
| 2020 (12-13) | 15 | 17.8 | 10.1 | 8 | 15 |
| 2019 (11-12) | 9 | 12.4 | 3.6 | 6 | 9 |
3. Students Earning a Credential
Total Unduplicated Count
| Year | Goal | Threshold | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,851 | 1,641 | 2,145 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,812 | 1,597 | 1,851 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,896 | 1,650 | 1,634 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,896 | 1,730 | 1,318 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,896 | 1,653 | 1,812 |
Adult Student Completers (25+)
| Year | Goal | Threshold | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 960 | 800 | 922 |
| 2023-2024 | 960 | 786 | 850 |
| 2022-2023 | 960 | 821 | 692 |
| 2021-2022 | 960 | 857 | 628 |
| 2020-2021 | 960 | 840 | 873 |
Under-Represented Minority Completers
Includes Black/Non-Hispanic, Hispanic, Native American/Alaskan Native, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
| Academic Year | Goal | Threshold | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,028 | 821 | 1,245 |
| 2023-2024 | 848 | 738 | 1,028 |
| 2022-2023 | 848 | 722 | 778 |
| 2021-2022 | 848 | 745 | 623 |
| 2020-2021 | 848 | 701 | 827 |
4. Transfers to 4-Year Institutions
| Academic Year | Goal | Threshold | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 3,306 | 2,422 | 2,088 |
| 2022-2023 | 3,036 | 2,509 | 2,128 |
| 2021-2022 | 3,036 | 2,501 | 2,302 |
| 2020-2021 | 3,036 | 2,509 | 2,459 |
| 2019-2020 | 3,036 | 2,462 | 2,184 |
5. Licensure Exam Pass Rates
Nursing (RN) - NCLEX-RN
| Year | Goal | Threshold | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85% | 80% | TBD |
| 2022 | 85% | 80% | 85.7% |
| 2021 | 85% | 80% | 84.3% |
| 2020 | 85% | 80% | 82.6% |
Practical Nursing (LPN) - NCLEX-PN
| Year | Goal | Threshold | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80% | 80% | TBD |
| 2022 | 80% | 80% | 68% |
| 2021 | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| 2020 | 80% | 80% | 100% |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
| Year | Goal | Threshold | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 75% | 60% | TBD |
| 2021-22 | 75% | 60% | 80% |
| 2020-21 | 75% | 60% | 80% |
Veterinary Technology (VTNE)
| Year | Goal | Threshold | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 50% | 50% | 59.38% |
| 2022-23 | 50% | 50% | 57.58% |
| 2021-22 | 50% | 50% | 44.44% |
Surgical Technology (CST Exam)
| Cohort | Participation | Passing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goal | Threshold | Actual | Goal | Threshold | Actual | |
| 2021-22 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 70% | 70% | 56% |
| 2020-21 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 70% | 70% | 47% |
| 2019-20 | 100% | 100% | 90% | 70% | 70% | 54% |
Aviation Maintenance (FAA Exams)
| Exam Type | Year | Goal | Threshold (Natl Avg) | Actual (BRCC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 2022 | 100% | 74.75% | 0% |
| 2021 | 100% | 73.45% | 100% | |
| 2020 | 100% | 73.85% | 0% | |
| Airframe | 2022 | 100% | 74.79% | 0% |
| 2021 | 100% | 74.13% | 100% | |
| 2020 | 100% | 76.54% | 100% | |
| Powerplant | 2022 | 80% | 67.11% | 67% |
| 2021 | 100% | 66.86% | 0% | |
| 2020 | 100% | 70.16% | 0% |
*** Note: 0% pass rates in aviation usually indicate no students took the exam within the 60-day eligibility window attributed to the college.
Definitions & Notes
- Quality Postsecondary Credential of Value: As defined by the Board of Regents, meets standards regarding competency mastery, alignment to 3-5 star occupations (Louisiana Workforce Commission), and maintaining a 20% wage premium over a high school diploma.
- Tables: * indicates previously achieved five-year high; ** indicates previously achieved five-year average.