DIESEL DRIVING ACADEMY
- 4709 Greenwood Rd
- Shreveport, LA 71109
- OPEID College Code: 02260200
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- General Phone: (318) 636-6300
- President: Bruce a Busada
- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 203
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Diesel Driving Academy - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
About
Diesel Driving Academy has been training and placing individuals in the truck driving industry since 1972. The school operates locations in Louisiana (Shreveport and Baton Rouge) and Arkansas (Little Rock).
The school teaches all the skills necessary to work as a truck driver and has relationships with several trucking firms in order to assist in the post-completion hiring process. Graduates will receive a commercial driver's license (CDL).
Admissions and Financial Aid
Potential students must have a current driver's license, beat least 21 years of age, have a clean driving record, pass a department of transportation drug test and physical, and meet federal motor carrier safety regulations (parts 383 and 391).
Financial aid is available to qualifying students. Individuals should meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss options and assist in the application process.
- Student Services
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Website
- dda.edu
- Mission Statement
- Diesel Driving Academy, Inc. was established for the purpose of screening, testing , evaluating and training men and women in both preparatory and supplemental training for the trucking industry as over-the-road and local truck drivers.
Accreditation
- Council on Occupational Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
Diesel Driving Academy Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
- Diesel Driving Academy - Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
212 Miles Away
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 99% | 70% | - | 6% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,149 | $2,384 | - | $500 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 190 | 157 | 81 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Truck and Bus Driver
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $9,900 | $9,900 | $8,400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,456 | $6,235 | $5,067 |
| Other Expenses | $375 | $350 | $250 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,250 | $3,025 | $2,713 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $16,731 | $16,485 | $13,717 |
| Off Campus with Family | $13,150 | $12,925 | $11,113 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver | $9,900 | 495 Contact Hours | 5 Months |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | |
| Truck and Bus Driver Degree | 184 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 203 Undergraduate: 203
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 180 Female: 23
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 180 Female: 23
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 203 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 203 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.5% |
| Black | 164 | 81% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 38 | 19% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 20-21 | 11 | 5% |
| Ages 22-24 | 52 | 26% |
| Ages 25-29 | 62 | 31% |
| Ages 30-34 | 34 | 17% |
| Ages 35-39 | 15 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 24 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 5 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 22 | 18 | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 19 | 15 | 4 |
| Primarily Instruction | 19 | 15 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 3 | 3 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 58%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
