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 58%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,723 students
- Minority enrollment: 54%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Institution Level
4 or more years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus diversity score of 0.65 is equal to the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,723 students
678 students
# Full-Time Students
1,723 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,487 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,487 students
270 students
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
35%
5%
% Black
13%
40%
% White
46%
42%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
44%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$31,000
$31,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010)
40%
73%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus's ranking?
South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Diversity in US community colleges.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus is Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus (19.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9697 Airline Hwy
Sorrento, LA 70778
(225) 675-5397
Sorrento, LA 70778
(225) 675-5397
19.6 miles
Enrollment: 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $1,206 Out-state tuition: $1,968
Healthcare Training Institute
Private for-profit
2500 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 467-2155
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 467-2155
20.3 miles
Enrollment: 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Herzing University-New Orleans
Private not-for-profit
3900 N. Causeway Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 733-0074
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 733-0074
20.3 miles
Enrollment: 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Acceptance rate: 92% Private-state tuition: $12,790 Minority enrollment: 83%
925 West Edenborne Parkway
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 743-8500
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 743-8500
23.0 miles
Enrollment: 3,581 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,079 Minority enrollment: 53%
5200 Blair Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 671-6700
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 671-6700
23.8 miles
Enrollment: 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $2,955 Out-state tuition: $6,433
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