Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

About Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is a public institution offering associate degrees based in Minden, Louisiana. It enrolls 866 students (a small, tight-knit student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: nltcc.edu

Acceptance

Open

Graduation

42.3%

Net Price

$9,256

Median Earnings (10yr)

$32,503

Enrollment

866

Student : Faculty

16:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (2-Year). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College generally admits all qualified applicants.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $9,256 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees

$4,109

Room & Board (off-campus)

$11,802

Books & Supplies

$1,300

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$6,167

Total Cost of Attendance

$16,807

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $9,103
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $9,690
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $9,833
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $11,662

Graduation Rate & Retention

42% of full-time students who enrolled at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College graduate within six years, and 81% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College earn a median of $32,503 ten years after first enrolling. That's below the national median for U.S. colleges.

Who Studies Here

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is home to 866 students, a small, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 52% are first-generation college students, 54% study part-time.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College offers a varied set of programs: 13 distinct programs across 9 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is 16:1, close to the national average.

Faculty by Rank

36 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.