Northeast Louisiana Technical College-Ruston (Closed 2014)

1010 James St
Ruston, LA 71273
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Tel: (318) 251-4145
  • Northeast Louisiana Technical College (NELTC) campuses offer courses and programs that teach high demand skills needed to get a job, to cross-train for different positions, or to retrain for a new career. Students are provided with relevant, hands-on training to prepare them to enter and to advance in the 21st Century workforce. Emphasis is placed on current industry based certifications and standards to ensure that students obtain marketable skills. Northeast Louisiana Technical College (NELTC) campuses provide access and opportunity for Louisiana citizens to prepare for a career in high-wage, high-demand fields. The five NELTC campuses provide skilled employees for business and industry to support the overall economic development and workforce needs of the state and region.
School Highlights

School Overview

    Northeast Louisiana Technical College-Ruston(LA) Community College Avg.
    Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
    Institution ControlPublicPublic

    Student Body

    • The Northeast Louisiana Technical College-Ruston diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
    Total Enrollment-1,493 students
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    # Full-Time Students-382 students
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    # Part-Time Students-1,111 students
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    % American Indian/Alaskan    		-
    1%
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    % Hispanic    		-
    6%
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    % Black    		-
    35%
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    % White    		-
    45%
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    % Unknown races
    100%
    9%
    Diversity Score0.000.66
    This chart display the diversity score of Northeast Louisiana Technical College-Ruston and the community college average diversity score of LA by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
    College Completion Rate (Year 2010)
    47%
    43%
    Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,000$31,000

    Finances and Admission

      % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid49%79%
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      Median Debt for Graduates--
      Median Debt for Dropouts--
      Source: 2010 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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      Quick Stats (2021)
      • Minority enrollment: 100%
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