B
Good
Score: 62/100
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
2-Year
Public
📍 Minden, Louisiana 71055
Quick Stats
1,044
Total Enrollment
73%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,081
Avg Net Price
For parents & investors
The Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $133,835
- Avg rent near campus: $819/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 71055 (4.8% cap, Minden)
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🏆 Where Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,214 | $3,214 |
Financial Aid
88%
Receive Any Aid
71%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$10,081
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,710 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,568 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,510 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
341 grads/yr
Welding Technology/Welder
174 grads/yr
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
144 grads/yr
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
99 grads/yr
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
88 grads/yr
Health Aide
66 grads/yr
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
59 grads/yr
Business/Commerce, General
53 grads/yr
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
48 grads/yr
Electrician
37 grads/yr
Barbering/Barber
37 grads/yr
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
35 grads/yr
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
23 grads/yr
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
10 grads/yr
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
8 grads/yr
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
6 grads/yr
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College's top programs commonly pursue.
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
$71k/yr
15,000 jobs
Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other
$67k/yr
10,800 jobs
Calibration technologists and technicians
$65k/yr
15,800 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr
457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr
38,900 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr
1,441,500 jobs
Pile driver operators
$71k/yr
3,200 jobs
Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators
$67k/yr
15,000 jobs
Student Demographics
1,044
Total Students
39%
Women
56%
Traditional Age (18-24)
48%
Off-Campus Renters
👥 Race & Ethnicity
White
45%
Hispanic
4%
Black
42%
Asian
1%
Two or More
4%
🏠 Living Arrangements
Off-Campus (Renters)
48%
With Family
52%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~502 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person
89%
Hybrid (Some Online)
10%
Fully Online
1%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)
56%
25-64 (Adult)
35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College?
Tuition at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is
$3,214 for in-state students
and $3,214 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,081.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College?
The graduation rate at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is 73%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College a good school?
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College?
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College has a total enrollment of 1,044 students.
Is there rental demand near Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College?
Yes! Approximately 48% of students at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 502 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Minden area.
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