Enrollment at the Louisiana Community and Technical College System declined 14% over a five-year period ending in 2021, though revenue increased $59.8 million thanks mainly to $100.6 million in federal aid, the Louisiana legislative auditor reports.
Declining community college enrollment could be a worrisome trend for the Capital Region’s workforce, though a system official says enrollment recently has been trending higher.
Baton Rouge Community College reported a $40.6 million operating loss during the fiscal year that ended June 30 and ended the year with a net position of $10.2 million in the hole. Gonzales-based River Parishes Community College had a $14.6 million operating loss and a net position of $1.5 million.
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