Louisiana Tech Acadian is located in Crowley, LA (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Louisiana Tech Acadian is the Certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Louisiana Tech Acadian is known for its programs in transportation and production trades.
The school is an open-admission school.
Louisiana Tech Acadian had 207 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Louisiana Technical College Greater Acadiana Region 4 is to provide training which assists students in acquiring the skills necessary for employment."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College Acadian Campus
1933 W Hutchinson Ave
Crowley, LA 70526-3215
General Phone: (337) 788-7521
http://www.acadiancampus.net
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 68 | truck and bus driver |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 46 | nursing assistant, health aide, licensed practical nurse |
| Business and Management | 10 | accounting technology |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical secretary |
| Mechanics and Repair | 5 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Production Trades | 4 | machinist, welding |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | drafting |
| Construction Trades | 0 | masonry |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Acadian in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 108 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 38 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Acadian had a total enrollment of 207 students (193 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 21% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Crowley, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 924 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,515 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Acadian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548802)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Mason/Masonry
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Acadian Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
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