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Louisiana Tech Oakdale is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Oakdale, Louisiana. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Louisiana Tech Oakdale earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include security and law enforcement, conservation and resource management, construction trades, and production trades.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Louisiana Tech Oakdale offers open admission.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Louisiana Tech Oakdale are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 265 students (184 full-time equivalent).
Degree seekers find Louisiana Tech Oakdale to be more affordable than many of its peers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Louisiana Technical College, Oakdale Campus is to provide a learning environment and experiences for all students. The institutuion seeks to maintain positive instructional programs designed to encourage and to promote the acquisitions of occupational skills and basic academics while developing qualified workers for the job market."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College - Oakdale Campus
117 Hwy 1152
Oakdale, LA 71463
General Phone: 31833539440
Admissions Phone: 31833539440
http://www.ltc.edu/home.asp
Louisiana Tech Oakdale awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and safety, corrections |
| Production Trades | 22 | cabinetmaking, upholsterer, welding |
| Construction Trades | 13 | apparel and textile manufacture |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 11 | licensed practical nurse |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | forest technology |
| Business And Management | 3 | accounting technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Oakdale in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 52 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 30 | 4 |
In 2005, Louisiana Tech Oakdale had a total enrollment of 265 students (184 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
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 | 42 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Oakdale, 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: 31833539440
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 756 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,318 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Oakdale participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548828)
Louisiana Tech Oakdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | calendar year | 7 | $41,154 | 6 | $44,066 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $41,154 | 6 | $44,066 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Oakdale Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| 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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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