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River Parishes Community College is an open admission college. It is a two-year public college located in Sorrento, Louisiana. The institution is a part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. The College offers transferable courses, associate's degrees and various certificates. Programs are offered in the fields of general studies, liberal arts and sciences, general studies, humanities and liberal arts. Special preference is given to the usage of new technology for the improvement of teaching and learning. It has an impressive enrollment of international students including African-American students.
River Parishes Community College has an online library called the Learning Express Library. The school also publishes a student-run newspaper.
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Campus Location7384 John Leblanc Blvd
Sorrento, LA 70778
USA
Main Tel: (225) 675-8270
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
River Parishes Community College HighlightsWhere River Parishes Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 58 | 4 | | 1-2 year certificate | | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at River Parishes Community College was 1,163 in 2007 (689 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,874 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,612 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: River Parishes Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 19 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (58 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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