River Parishes Community College
Location and Contact Information
7384 John Leblanc BlvdSorrento, LA 70778
USA
Main Tel: (225) 675-8270
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,014 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid
River Parishes Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 61% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 61% | $1,563 |
| Institutional Grant | 3% | $561 |
| Federal Grant | 39% | $1,813 |
| Pell Grant | 35% | $1,985 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $438 |
| State or Local Grant | 24% | $985 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 29% | $2,888 |
| Federal Loan | 29% | $2,888 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to River Parishes Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Georgia College | Swainsboro, GA | 2,555 |
| 2 | South Georgia College | Douglas, GA | 1,880 |
| 3 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA | 3,531 |
| 4 | Louisiana Delta Community College | Monroe, LA | 1,636 |
| 5 | Waycross College | Waycross, GA | 936 |
| 6 | Northwest Indian College | Bellingham, WA | 554 |
| 7 | Motlow State Community College | Tullahoma, TN | 4,394 |
| 8 | Baton Rouge Community College | Baton Rouge, LA | 7,606 |
| 9 | Pratt Community College | Pratt, KS | 1,622 |
| 10 | Atlanta Metropolitan College | Atlanta, GA | 2,241 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 40 | 4 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 33 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 23 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,328 in 2009-2010 (820 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 68% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies