Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus
Tel:
(225) 675-5397
- 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 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Top Rankings
Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
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 | 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 | 18 staff | 37 staff |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus is River Parishes Community College (3.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 3,232 students | 3.90 Mi925 West Edenborne Parkway
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 743-8500 3.903,232 - ITI Technical CollegePrivate for-profit650 students | 15.40 Mi13944 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 752-4233 15.40650 - Louisiana Culinary InstitutePrivate, for profit100 students | 18.90 Mi10550 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 769-8820 18.90100 - 60 students | 19.20 Mi4520 South Sherwood Forrest Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 236-3200 19.2060 - 1,723 students | 19.60 Mi181 Regala Pk Rd
Reserve, LA 70084
19.601,723
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