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Louisiana Delta Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 26 to 1
Students retention rate 51%
On-time graduation rate 18%

Located in Monroe, Louisiana, LDCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Louisiana Delta Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Louisiana Delta Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at LDCC is reported to be 18%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at LDCC is 51% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at LDCC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,159

Cost of attendance at Louisiana Delta Community College in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

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Louisiana's average $8,756
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,159

Cost of attendance at Louisiana Delta Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $18,188
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Louisiana Delta Community College received on average $5,259 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,259
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 322 68% $4,339 $1,397,117
Other Federal Grant 327 69% $4,941 $1,615,574
State Grant/Scholarships 155 33% $2,321 $359,726
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 60 13% $1,439 $86,322
Total Grant & Scholarships 392 83% $5,259 $2,061,622

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Louisiana Delta Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Louisiana Delta Community College students is 17.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 8.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.8%.

17.8%

  • African American 12.3% 25 students
  • white 22.5% 65 students
  • unknown 40.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 22.7% 5 students

Service Offerings

Louisiana Delta Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Louisiana Delta Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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