School Highlights
South Central Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus serves 1,723 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 1,723 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- 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 Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
4 or more years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
54 staff
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 less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,723 students
722 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,723 students
329 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
393 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
394 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,487 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
2%
2%
% Hispanic
35%
5%
% Black
13%
41%
% White
46%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
44%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$31,000
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
40%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,567
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
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 Administrators
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: 98 students 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: 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Acceptance rate: 94% Private-state tuition: $12,790 Minority enrollment: 82%
925 West Edenborne Parkway
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 743-8500
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 743-8500
23.0 miles
Enrollment: 3,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,079 Minority enrollment: 57%
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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