DIESEL DRIVING ACADEMY - BATON ROUGE
- 8067 Airline Hwy
- Baton Rouge, LA 70815
- OPEID College Code: 03030900
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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: 281
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Diesel Driving Academy - Baton Rouge - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- 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 - Baton Rouge Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
- Diesel Driving Academy
Shreveport, LA 71109
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: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 98% | 74% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,829 | $2,101 | - | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Number in Default | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Number in Repayment | 266 | 184 | 139 |
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 | $6,530 | $6,352 | $5,067 |
| Other Expenses | $375 | $350 | $250 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,280 | $3,105 | $2,713 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $16,805 | $16,602 | $13,717 |
| Off Campus with Family | $13,180 | $13,005 | $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 | 265 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 281 Undergraduate: 281
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 250 Female: 31
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 250 Female: 31
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 281 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 281 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.7% |
| Black | 171 | 61% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.4% |
| White | 105 | 37% |
| Unknown | 2 | 0.7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 20-21 | 12 | 4% |
| Ages 22-24 | 44 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 70 | 25% |
| Ages 30-34 | 51 | 18% |
| Ages 35-39 | 38 | 14% |
| Ages 40-49 | 54 | 19% |
| Ages 50-65 | 12 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 36 | 34 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 24 | 22 | 2 |
| Primarily Instruction | 24 | 22 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 2 | 2 | - |
| Other Professionals | 5 | 5 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 5 | 5 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 99%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009