Louisiana Delta Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,214

2023 Average Net Price

$7,869

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,775

41.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

27.7%

131 Graduates

About

Louisiana Delta Community College is a higher education institution located in Ouachita Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Louisiana Delta Community College were General Studies (233 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (120 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (80 degrees).

In 2023, 1,550 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Louisiana Delta Community College. 56% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (831 degrees), 1.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (577 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Louisiana Delta Community College is $3,214, which is $−5,039 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Louisiana Delta Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,229 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Louisiana Delta Community College is $3,214, which is $5,039 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,869.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Louisiana Delta Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,214

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Louisiana Delta Community College was $3,214. The cost of tuition at Louisiana Delta Community College is $−5,039 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Louisiana Delta Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,869

2023 Value

6.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Louisiana Delta Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,869. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Louisiana Delta Community College grew by 6.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of Louisiana Delta Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,073

Room and Board

$1,220

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Louisiana Delta Community College was of $9,073 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,220. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Louisiana Delta Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Louisiana Delta Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.3% with respect to 2022, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Louisiana Delta Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Louisiana Delta Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1229 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Louisiana Delta Community College had a total enrollment of 3,775 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Louisiana Delta Community College is 1,552 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,223. This means that 41.1% of students enrolled at Louisiana Delta Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Louisiana Delta Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.3% White, 39.4% Black or African American, 3.15% Hispanic or Latino, 2.17% Two or More Races, 0.583% Asian, 0.344% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Louisiana Delta Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.5%) and White Male (23.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Louisiana Delta Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,775 students. The full-time enrollment at Louisiana Delta Community College is 1,552 and the part-time enrollment is 2,223. This means that 41.1% of students enrolled at Louisiana Delta Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Louisiana Delta Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Louisiana Delta Community College was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Louisiana Delta Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Louisiana Delta Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,787 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,489 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
119 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Louisiana Delta Community College is 47.3% White, 39.4% Black or African American, 3.15% Hispanic or Latino, 2.17% Two or More Races, 0.583% Asian, 0.344% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 186 more women than men received degrees from Louisiana Delta Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Louisiana Delta Community College is white (831 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (577 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Louisiana Delta Community College is General Studies (233 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (120 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (80 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Louisiana Delta Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (163 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (189 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (104 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Louisiana Delta Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (92,497 people), Other managers (71,128 people), Construction managers (48,470 people), Software developers (40,084 people), and Education administrators (28,290 people).

The most specialized majors at Louisiana Delta Community College in 2023 are Precision Production (163 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (189 degrees), Engineering Technologies (104 degrees), Construction (40 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (337 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Louisiana Delta Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Louisiana Delta Community College are Precision Production (163 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (189 degrees), Engineering Technologies (104 degrees), Construction (40 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (337 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Louisiana Delta Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (196,131 people), uninformed (121,493 people), Construction (118,569 people), Computer Systems Design (64,970 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (61,501 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Louisiana Delta Community College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
233 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
120 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
80 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Louisiana Delta Community College was General Studies with 233 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Louisiana Delta Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

682

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

868

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 682 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana Delta Community College, which is 0.786 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (868).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Louisiana Delta Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 156 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana Delta Community College in Welding Technology, which is 22.3 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 260 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana Delta Community College in General Studies, which is 4.41 times more than the 59 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% of students graduating from Louisiana Delta Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Louisiana Delta Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
831 degrees awarded
Black or African American
577 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
54 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Louisiana Delta Community College is white (831 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (577 degrees).

1.23% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
432 degrees awarded
White Male
399 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
356 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Louisiana Delta Community College is white female (432 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (399 degrees).

Operations

Louisiana Delta Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $724k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 214k (29.6%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Louisiana Delta Community College had a total salary expenditure of 36.3M. Louisiana Delta Community College employs 64 Instructors, 19 Assistant professors and 7 Associate professors. Most academics at Louisiana Delta Community College are Male Instructor (35), Female Instructor (29), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Louisiana Delta Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 68 employees, Management, with 34 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees.

Endowment

$724k

2023 Endowment

1.02%

growth from 2022

Louisiana Delta Community College has an endowment valued at about $724k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Louisiana Delta Community College grew 1.02% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.08M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Louisiana Delta Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.2M

2023 Salaries

4.48%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Louisiana Delta Community College paid a median of $14.2M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($36.3M) and a 4.48% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.86% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.14% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$4.99M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Louisiana Delta Community College paid a total of $4.99M to 93 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

64 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Louisiana Delta Community College were Instructor with 64 employees, Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Associate professor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Louisiana Delta Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 68 employees, Management with 34 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Louisiana Delta Community College was Male Instructor with 35 employees, Female Instructor with 29 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Louisiana Delta Community College.

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