- The Northwest Louisiana Technical College (NELTC) delivers instructional programs which provide skilled employees for business and industry that contribute to the overall economic development and workforce needs of the state. The NWLTC provides individuals with quality and relevant learning opportunities consistent with identified student and business and industry needs within a life-long learning environment.
School Highlights
Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Mansfield Campus serves 208 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 58%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 208 students
- In-state tuition: $1,488
- Out-state tuition: $3,801
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 56%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Mansfield Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Mansfield Campus
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates--Public Rural-serving Small
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
7 staff
18 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Mansfield Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Mansfield Campus diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
208 students
678 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
38:1
# Full-Time Students
90 students
270 students
# Part-Time Students
118 students
408 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
208 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
208 students
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
41%
40%
% White
44%
42%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
62%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$31,000
$31,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,488 is less than the state average of $2,971.
The public out-state tuition of $3,801 is less than the state average of $6,004.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,488
$2,971
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,801
$6,004
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010)
87%
76%
Acceptance Rate
100%
92%
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
National Technical Honor SocietyPhi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Skills USAStudent Ambassadors
Student Government Association
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Northwest Louisiana Technical College provides technical and vocational education throughout Northwest Louisiana and is composed of three campuses, each consisting of a multicultural population encompassing much diversification in the way of ideas, traditions, values, skills, and arts. Our college awards associates degrees, technical diplomas, and industry-based certificates in programs that are aligned with business and industry and local economies, which lead students to good paying middle class jobs. This college is governed by the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Board of Supervisors, which in turn comes under regulations set forth by the Louisiana Board of Regents for Higher Education. The Louisiana Technical College works closely with local and statewide industry to bring the latest training programs to our students. Each campus offers customized training programs. The Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) accredits each individual campus of the Louisiana Technical College.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Mansfield Campus cost?
Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Mansfield Campus's tuition is approximately $1,488 for In-State students and $3,801 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Mansfield Campus?
The acceptance rate of Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Mansfield Campus is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 92%.
What is Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Mansfield Campus's ranking?
Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Mansfield Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Least expensive tuition and Diversity in US community colleges.
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