Capital Area Technical College
- 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
Capital Area Technical College serves 1,946 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,946 students
- In-state tuition: $3,693
- Out-state tuition: $7,771
- Student:teacher ratio: 34:1
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 58% over five years.
Capital Area Technical College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 years but < 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
57 staff
37 staff
Student Body
The student population of Capital Area Technical College has declined by 49% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Capital Area Technical College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,946 students
686 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
733 students
291 students
# Part-Time Students
1,213 students
395 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
61%
38%
% White
31%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
5%
11%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.69
College Completion Rate
24%
44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$28,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,693 is less than the state average of $4,056. The in-state tuition has grown by 145% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,771 is more than the state average of $6,925. The out-state tuition has grown by 153% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,693
$4,056
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,771
$6,925
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
92%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
79%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2020 (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. The Louisiana Community and Technical College System was established by the Louisiana legislature in 1999. LTC–BR Tech is a member campus of the new system and is recognized for preparing students for workforce success through continual education and training. BR Tech provides students with many educational and training choices. Its affordable tuition, small class size, high quality faculty, personal attention, great job placement rate, convenient class times and locations, beautiful campus, and a wide variety of student services combine to make the BR Tech experience one that works for students. The Louisiana Technical College works closely with local and statewide industry to bring the latest training programs to our students. Each campus offers customized training programs. The Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) accredits each individual campus of the Louisiana Technical College.
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