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The campus of Louisiana Tech Northwest is in Minden, Louisiana, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Louisiana Tech Northwest include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in landscaping and horticulture, engineering technician, nursing and emergency medicine, and production trades.
Its open admissions system makes Louisiana Tech Northwest an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Louisiana Tech Northwest has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 554 students enrolled (464 full-time equivalent).
Louisiana Tech Northwest is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College - Northwest Louisiana Campus
814 Constable Street
Minden, LA 71055
General Phone: (318) 371-3035
Admissions Phone: (318) 371-3035
Financial Aid Phone: (318) 371-3035
http://www.ltc.edu/home.asp
Louisiana Tech Northwest awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 47 | licensed practical nurse |
| Engineering Technician | 36 | instrumentation tech, drafting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 19 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial mechanics, small engine mechanics |
| Production Trades | 17 | welding, machinist |
| Construction Trades | 11 | carpentry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | data processing tech |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 7 | accounting technology |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 5 | applied horticulture |
| Hospitality | 4 | hotel management |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Northwest in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 106 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 57 | 5 |
In 2005, Louisiana Tech Northwest had a total enrollment of 554 students (464 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 44% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 96% |
| Arkansas | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 39 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Minden, 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) 371-3035
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 766 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,318 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Northwest participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548827)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (318) 371-3035
Louisiana Tech Northwest 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 | 17 | $43,323 | 14 | $40,982 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $43,323 | 14 | $40,982 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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 Northwest Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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