Northshore Technical Community College

65556 Centerpoint Blvd.
Lacombe, LA 70445
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 and business and industry needs within a life-long learning environment.

School Highlights

Northshore Technical Community College serves 4,612 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 89%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 4,612 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,580
  • Out-state tuition: $6,342
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Northshore Technical Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 203 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northshore Technical Community College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
203 staff
37 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Northshore Technical Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Northshore Technical Community College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,612 students
672 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,344 students
279 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,268 students
393 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Northshore Technical Community College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
233 students
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,344 students
270 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
17 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,268 students
1,026 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
32%
32%
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% Hispanic
2%
3%
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% Black
4%
10%
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% White
2%
11%
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% Hawaiian
51%
33%
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% Two or more races
7%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
8%
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Diversity Score
0.63
0.76
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2835%
0.469%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2709%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$31,100
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,580 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 $6,342 is more than the state average of $6,004. The out-state tuition has grown by 54% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,580
$2,971
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,342
$6,004
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
90%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$12,567
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,517
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2023 (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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northshore Technical Community College cost?
Northshore Technical Community College's tuition is approximately $3,580 for In-State students and $6,342 for Out-State students.
What schools are Northshore Technical Community College often compared to?
Northshore Technical Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Delgado Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Northshore Technical Community College's ranking?
Northshore Technical Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 4,612 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,580
  • Out-state tuition: $6,342
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Louisiana public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,971 per year for in-state students and $6,004 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,930 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Louisiana is 88%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Louisiana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Louisiana is Central Louisiana Technical Community College-Oakdale Campus. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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