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Northshore Technical Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Lacombe, Louisiana, Northshore Technical Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Northshore Technical Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Northshore Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northshore Technical Community College is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Northshore Technical Community College is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Northshore Technical Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,203

Cost of attendance at Northshore Technical Community College in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $8,756
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,203

Cost of attendance at Northshore Technical Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $18,188
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Northshore Technical Community College received on average $6,254 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,254
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 246 67% $5,670 $1,394,936
Other Federal Grant 272 74% $5,881 $1,599,707
State Grant/Scholarships 189 51% $1,969 $372,085
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 47 13% $2,360 $110,918
Total Grant & Scholarships 333 90% $6,254 $2,082,710

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northshore Technical Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northshore Technical Community College students is 28.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 18.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.7%.

28.4%

  • asian 40.0% 2 students
  • African American 23.0% 40 students
  • white 32.8% 89 students
  • unknown 50.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 11.1% 2 students
  • International Students 60.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 16.7% 3 students

Service Offerings

Northshore Technical Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northshore Technical Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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