Louisiana Delta Community College
School Highlights
Louisiana Delta Community College serves 3,874 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 3,874 students
- In-state tuition: $3,635
- Out-state tuition: $6,701
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Louisiana Delta Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 254 teachers has grown by 93% over five years.
Louisiana Delta Community College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 years but < 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
254 staff
37 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Louisiana Delta Community College has grown by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Louisiana Delta Community College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,874 students
376 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,807 students
287 students
# Part-Time Students
2,067 students
395 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
307 students
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,807 students
284 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,067 students
980 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
34%
33%
% White
53%
45%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
11%
48%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.87%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,635 is more than the state average of $2,971. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,701 is more than the state average of $6,101. The out-state tuition has grown by 61% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,635
$2,971
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,701
$6,101
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Louisiana Delta Community College cost?
Louisiana Delta Community College's tuition is approximately $3,635 for In-State students and $6,701 for Out-State students.
What is Louisiana Delta Community College's ranking?
Louisiana Delta Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Largest student body.
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