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March 4, 2026

CLTCC Ranked #1 Community College in State

Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) has been named the #1 Community College in Louisiana for 2026 by Niche, a nationally recognized, data-driven college ranking platform. This marks the third consecutive year CLTCC has been the top ranked Community College in Louisiana, and with a national ranking of 21.

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