10%

The increase in tuition approved this week by the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges Board of Supervisors. 

16

The number of campuses where the increase will take effect. 

$1,056

The current tuition for a Louisiana resident taking 12 credits hours at Baton Rouge Community College. 

$144 

The amount of a new student fee recently implemented by BRCC for “intercollegiate basketball and baseball programs.

$360 million 

The amount cut from Louisiana colleges during the past four years under Gov. Bobby Jindal. 

$21 million

The spending cuts that the Louisiana Community and Technical College System is expected to endure between now and July 1, the start of the new fiscal year. 

55%

The percentage of revenues directly related to tuition and fees for community colleges in Louisiana. 

45%

The percentage of revenues directly related to tuition and fees for technical colleges in Louisiana.

SOURCE: The Advocate