South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus

  • The Louisiana Technical College (LTC) 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 LTC 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

South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus serves 660 students (62% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 89%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Small
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
37 staff

Student Body

The student population of South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
660 students
672 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus and community college average number of enrollment of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
# Full-Time Students
407 students
279 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
253 students
393 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Louisiana.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
407 students
270 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
17 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,026 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
1%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus and the percentage of Asian community college students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
45%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus and the percentage of Black community college students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
51%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus and the percentage of White community college students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
33%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
Diversity Score
0.54
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus and the community college average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
42%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2709%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$31,000
$31,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
76%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,567
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Louisiana Technical College provides statewide technical and vocational education and is composed of seven districts with forty campuses, each consisting of a multicultural population encompassing much diversification in the way of ideas, traditions, values, skills, and arts. 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. TH Harris Campus is located in the city of Opelousas the heart of St. Landry Parish. We are a vocational and technical college delivering courses and programs through on-campus instruction and the Internet. Louisiana Technical College (LTC), TH Harris Campus delivers instructional programs which provide skilled employees for business and industry that contribute to the overall economic development and workforce needs of the state. This campus provides individuals with quality and relevant learning opportunities consistent with identified student, business, and industry needs within a life-long learning environment. Our goal is to serve you with excellent academic and skill development. Our programs are accessible, affordable, and accredited. We have served our citizens since 1938, teaching skills for success at work, home, and play. Louisiana Technical College, TH Harris Campus is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and is part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System and The Louisiana Technical College.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Louisiana public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,971 per year for in-state students and $6,004 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,930 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Louisiana is 88%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Louisiana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Louisiana is Central Louisiana Technical Community College-Oakdale Campus. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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