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Students attend Louisiana Tech Folkes in Jackson, LA, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Louisiana Tech Folkes degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Louisiana Tech Folkes is known for its programs in landscaping and horticulture, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 571 students at Louisiana Tech Folkes (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Louisiana Tech Folkes are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Louisiana Technical College (LTC) delivers instructional programs which provide skilled employees for business and industry that contribute to the overall economic development and workforce needs of the state. The LTC provides individuals with quality and relevant learning opportunities consistent with identified student, business and industry needs within a life-long learning environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College Folkes Campus
3337 Hwy. 10
Jackson, LA 70748
General Phone: (225) 634-2636
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 149 | automobile mechanics, communications install and repair, HVAC, computer repair, small engine mechanics, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Construction Trades | 119 | carpentry, masonry, property management |
| Production Trades | 90 | welding, upholsterer |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 42 | chef training |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 40 | system administration |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 31 | applied horticulture |
| Office and Administration | 28 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 26 | printing press operation |
| Business and Management | 0 | accounting technology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 0 | EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Folkes in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 305 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 220 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Folkes had a total enrollment of 571 students (915 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 54% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 19% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 15% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, 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 | $ 994 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,584 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Folkes participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548812)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Mason/Masonry
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Folkes Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study
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