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River Parishes Community College
- 7384 John Leblanc Blvd
- Sorrento, LA 70778
- OPEID College Code: 03789400
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- General Phone: (225) 675-8270
- Chancellor: Dr. Joe Ben Welch
- Website: www.rpcc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,163
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 66%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 31% | 45% | 20% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,019 | $1,642 | $972 | $500 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.1% | - | - |
| Number in Default | 5 | - | - |
| Number in Repayment | 70 | - | - |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 | $1,874 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,612 | $4,612 | $4,612 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,367 | $7,367 | $7,367 |
| Other Expenses | $2,941 | $2,941 | $2,941 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,941 | $2,941 | $2,941 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,874 | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Out of State | $5,612 | $5,612 | $5,612 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,182 | $13,182 | $13,182 |
| Out of State | $15,920 | $15,920 | $15,920 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,815 | $5,815 | $5,815 |
| Out of State | $8,553 | $8,553 | $8,553 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Education | ||
| Education | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies | - | 40 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other | - | 7 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | - | 11 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,163 Undergraduate: 1,163
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 419 Female: 744
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 419 Female: 744
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 449 Part-Time: 714
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 449 Part-Time: 714
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.5% |
| Black | 391 | 34% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1% |
| White | 726 | 62% |
| Unknown | 22 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 88 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 360 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 223 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 166 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 129 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 81 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 46 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 54 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 14 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 83 | 49 | 34 |
| Faculty Status | 49 | 19 | 30 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 49 | 19 | 30 |
| Primarily Instruction | 49 | 19 | 30 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 3 | 3 | - |
| Other Professionals | 21 | 20 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,444 (19) | $42,182 (12) | $37,465 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,072 (8) | $46,831 (5) | $44,806 (3) |
| Instructor | $36,351 (11) | $38,861 (7) | $31,958 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,444 (19) | $42,182 (12) | $37,465 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,072 (8) | $46,831 (5) | $44,806 (3) |
| Instructor | $36,351 (11) | $38,861 (7) | $31,958 (4) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 46%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 21%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 5% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 4% |
| Female | 6% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 4% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
