Academy of Interactive Entertainment

537 Cajundome Boulevard #211
Lafayette, LA 70506
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Academy of Interactive Entertainment serves 89 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 58%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 43%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Academy of Interactive Entertainment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1996
Total Faculty
3 staff
18 staff
School Motto
'AIE trains students for employment and career opportunities in 3D animation, game development and related fields through the provision of world class education as well as acting as a catalyst to build these industries.'

Student Body

The student population of Academy of Interactive Entertainment has grown by 45% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 42% over five years.
Total Enrollment
89 students
678 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
38:1
# Full-Time Students
89 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
89 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
89 students
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
10%
40%
% White
46%
42%
% Hawaiian
27%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
39%

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2017)
$10,556
$11,500
Acceptance Rate
43%
92%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Academy of Interactive Entertainment?
The acceptance rate of Academy of Interactive Entertainment is 43%, which is lower than the state average of 92%. Academy of Interactive Entertainment's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Louisiana with low acceptance rates.
What is Academy of Interactive Entertainment's ranking?
Academy of Interactive Entertainment ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Lowest acceptance rates, Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 43%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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