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River Parishes Community College can be found in Sorrento, Louisiana (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at River Parishes Community College.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at River Parishes Community College are in liberal arts.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2005, 1,053 students were enrolled in River Parishes Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
River Parishes Community College
7384 John Leblanc Blvd
Sorrento, LA 70778
General Phone: (225) 675-8270
Admissions Phone: (225) 675-8270
Financial Aid Phone: (225) 675-8270
http://www.rpcc.edu
River Parishes Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 34 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
Number of programs and degrees for River Parishes Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 34 | 3 |
In 2005, River Parishes Community College had a total enrollment of 1,053 students (641 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
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 | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Sorrento, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (225) 675-8270
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,874 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,612 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
River Parishes Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3789400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (225) 675-8270
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $39,284 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $39,284 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $37,745 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $33,967 | 3 | $33,762 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $35,384 | 4 | $35,666 |
*: 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 | short term | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets River Parishes Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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