Alexandria, Louisiana is home to Louisiana Tech Alexandria. Alexandria is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Louisiana Tech Alexandria go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration, nursing and emergency medicine, and mechanics and repair.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Louisiana Tech Alexandria has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 472 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Louisiana Tech Alexandria is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College - Alexandria Campus
4311 South MacArthur Drive
Alexandria, LA 71302-3137
General Phone: (318) 487-5439
Admissions Phone: (318) 487-5439
Financial Aid Phone: (318) 487-5375
http://www.theltc.net
Louisiana Tech Alexandria awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 28 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, health aide |
| Mechanics And Repair | 14 | industrial electronics tech, appliance repair, small engine mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, communications install and repair, HVAC, diesel mechanics, ... |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 4 | electrician |
| Business And Management | 4 | accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | drafting |
| Production Trades | 1 | machinist, welding |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | surgical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Alexandria in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 49 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 3 |
In 2005, Louisiana Tech Alexandria had a total enrollment of 472 students (360 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 52% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Alexandria, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (318) 487-5439
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 916 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,469 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Alexandria participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548803)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (318) 487-5375
Louisiana Tech Alexandria has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 10 | $42,814 | 12 | $41,815 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $42,814 | 12 | $41,815 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Alexandria Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching
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