Description

Capital Area Technical College (CATC) – formerly Louisiana Technical College – strives to provide you with the skills and education you need to thrive in the Louisiana economy. If you live in the Baton Rouge area and are interested in learning the skills you need for a variety of industries, CATC could be a great choice.

Depending on the field, CATC offers associate’s degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates of technical studies. Popular fields of study at CATC include:

- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Automotive Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology
- IT
- Occupational Education
- Practical Nursing
- Welding

Additionally, CATC offers a number of continuing education courses, online options, apprenticeship programs (Electrical, Iron Workers, Plumbers, Sheet Metal Workers, Barbers, and Carpenters), and GED preparation.

To support students as they progress through the college, CATC has a variety of student services including financial aid for eligible students, dual enrollment programs, and career and academic counseling.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$1,034

Out-of-State Tuition

$1,664

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

2,448

Students

Total Students
2,448

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
27%
Part-Time
73%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
59%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
30%
Latino
1%
Other
9%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%