Fletcher Technical Community College
School Highlights
Fletcher Technical Community College serves 2,304 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,304 students
- In-state tuition: $3,242
- Out-state tuition: $6,138
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fletcher Technical Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 141 teachers has grown by 23% over five years.
Fletcher Technical Community College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
141 staff
37 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fletcher Technical Community College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 36:1 over five years.
The Fletcher Technical Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,304 students
686 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,381 students
291 students
# Part-Time Students
923 students
395 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
21%
38%
% White
57%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
11%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.69
College Completion Rate
20%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,400
$28,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,242 is less than the state average of $4,056. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,138 is less than the state average of $6,925. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,242
$4,056
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,138
$6,925
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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 Administrators
School Notes
- L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College is a student-oriented facility whose objective is to provide students with training and support required to reach their goals. The professional staff of L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College can provide both the academic and technical training needed to succeed in today's job market. The hands-on approach of instruction enables students to obtain the skills needed to succeed in their chosen career. We welcome the opportunity to provide you with the skills you need to succeed . Fletcher Technical Community College assures that its programs are responsive to the needs of the citizens, business and industry, and other educational institutions of Louisiana. Fletcher Technical Community College in conjunction with Region 3 Tech Prep will be offering a 3 day Technology Summer Camp. Activities will be offered by 9 different technical programs: Automotive, Air Conditioning, Drafting & Design, Electrical, Electronics, Machine, Marine, Marine Diesel, and Welding.
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