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Northwest Louisiana 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 15 to 1
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Minden, Louisiana, Northwest Louisiana 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 Northwest Louisiana 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.

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is reported to be 48%, 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 student retention rate of 66% at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,109

Cost of attendance at Northwest Louisiana 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

$4,109

Cost of attendance at Northwest Louisiana 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, 87 of freshman students at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College received on average $6,449 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.

$6,449
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 86 69% $6,032 $518,750
Other Federal Grant 109 87% $5,471 $596,349
State Grant/Scholarships 43 34% $2,093 $90,012
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 23 18% $723 $16,630
Total Grant & Scholarships 109 87% $6,449 $702,991

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest Louisiana 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 Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College students is 48.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.5%.

48.5%

  • African American 54.7% 29 students
  • white 45.2% 28 students
  • hispanic 75.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Northwest Louisiana 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

Northwest Louisiana 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
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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