- 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
Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campus serves 353 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 353 students
- In-state tuition: $1,488
- Out-state tuition: $3,801
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 64%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campus
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Small
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
18 staff
54 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campus diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
353 students
722 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1

# Full-Time Students
193 students
329 students

# Part-Time Students
160 students
393 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
394 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
353 students
311 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
17 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%

% Asian
1%
2%

% Hispanic
3%
5%

% Black
54%
41%

% White
36%
40%

% Hawaiian
1%
1%

% Two or more races
3%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
7%


Diversity Score
0.58
0.66

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
39%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3147%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$31,000
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,488 is less than the state average of $2,971.
The public out-state tuition of $3,801 is less than the state average of $6,004.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,488
$2,971

Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,801
$6,004

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
61%
76%

Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,567
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
94%

ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
National Technical Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Skills USA, Student Ambassadors, Student Government Association (SGA)
National Technical Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Skills USA, Student Ambassadors, Student Government Association (SGA)
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Northwest Louisiana Technical College provides technical and vocational education throughout Northwest Louisiana and is composed of three campuses, each consisting of a multicultural population encompassing much diversification in the way of ideas, traditions, values, skills, and arts. Our college awards associates degrees, technical diplomas, and industry-based certificates in programs that are aligned with business and industry and local economies, which lead students to good paying middle class jobs. 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 Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campus cost?
Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campus's tuition is approximately $1,488 for In-State students and $3,801 for Out-State students.
What schools are Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campus often compared to?
Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Bossier Parish Community College, Southern University at Shreveport by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campus?
The acceptance rate of Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campus is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 94%.
What is Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campus's ranking?
Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Least expensive tuition.
In what neighborhood is Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campus located?
Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport Campus is located in the Freestate North Highlands neighborhood of Shreveport, LA.
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