Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus

9697 Airline Hwy
Sorrento, LA 70778
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • The Louisiana Technical College (LTC) delivers instructional programs which provide skilled employees for business and industry that contribute to the overall economic development and workforce needs of the state. The LTC provides individuals with quality and relevant learning opportunities consistent with identified student, business and industry needs within a life-long learning environment.

School Highlights

Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus serves 567 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,206
  • Out-state tuition: $1,968
  • Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
18 staff
37 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
567 students
682 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
172 students
287 students
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# Part-Time Students
395 students
395 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
567 students
284 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,093 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
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% Black
n/a
33%
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% White
n/a
45%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus and the percentage of White community college students in LA by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
10%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
35%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.87%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$31,000
$31,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,206 is less than the state average of $2,971. The in-state tuition has grown by 31% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $1,968 is less than the state average of $6,101. The out-state tuition has grown by 34% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,206
$2,971
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$1,968
$6,101
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
33%
76%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in LA by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,567
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
79%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Louisiana Technical College provides statewide technical and vocational education and is composed of seven districts with forty campuses, each consisting of a multicultural population encompassing much diversification in the way of ideas, traditions, values, skills, and arts. This college is governed by the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Board of Supervisors, which in turn comes under regulations set forth by the Louisiana Board of Regents for Higher Education. LTC, Ascension Campus opened its doors in 1979 and offers quality occupational programs to citizens of Ascension and surrounding parishes. We offer Associate degrees, diplomas and certifications in numerous program areas as well as Developmental Studies and GED preparation classes. LTC, Ascension Campus can also customize programs for companies interested in training their employees through our Customized and Incumbent Worker Training Program. Classes may be taken druing the day and/or in the evening. Tuition fees are reasonable and financial aid is available for those who qualify. The Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) accredits each individual campus of the Louisiana Technical College.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus cost?
Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus's tuition is approximately $1,206 for In-State students and $1,968 for Out-State students.
What schools are Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus often compared to?
Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campusis often viewed alongside schools like River Parishes Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus's ranking?
Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,206
  • Out-state tuition: $1,968
  • Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Louisiana public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,971 per year for in-state students and $6,101 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,930 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Louisiana is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Louisiana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Louisiana is Delgado Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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