South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus
School Highlights
- South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus serves 1,723 students (100% of students are full-time).
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.
- South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus is the only community colleges within St John The Baptist County, LA.
- The nearest community college to South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus is River Parishes Community College (19.3 miles away).
Top Placements
South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus places among the top 20% of community colleges in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
| South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus | (LA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 1,723 students | 1,493 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,723 students | 382 students |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% |
| % Black | 13% | 35% |
| % White | 46% | 45% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 9% |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.66 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2010) | 44% | 43% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,000 | $31,000 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010) | 40% | 79% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2010 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus is River Parishes Community College (19.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 3,240 students | 19.30 Mi925 West Edenborne Parkway
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)743-8500 19.303,240 - 361 students | 20.30 Mi2500 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70062
(504)733-0074 20.30361 - Herzing University-KennerPrivate, for profit381 students | 20.30 Mi2500 Williams Blvd
Kenner, LA 70062
(504)733-0074 20.30381 - 567 students | 20.40 Mi9697 Airline Hwy
Sorrento, LA 70778
(225)675-5397 20.40567 - 289 students | 23.80 Mi5200 Blair Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
(504)671-6700 23.80289
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