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Best Louisiana Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 67 community colleges serving 111,694 students in Louisiana (50 public colleges and 17 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Louisiana is approximately $2,971 per year for in-state students and $6,004 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,513 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Baton Rouge School of Computers, Louisiana Culinary Institute, and Academy of Interactive Entertainment.
The average community college acceptance rate in Louisiana is 84% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 60%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 23:1.

Top Ranked Louisiana Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
9352 Interline Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 923-2524
| 48 students
Louisiana Culinary Institute
Louisiana Culinary Institute Photo
Private for-profit
10550 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 769-8820
| 120 students
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Private not-for-profit
537 Cajundome Boulevard #211
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 205-6604
| 90 students
516 Murray Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 487-5443
| 1,699 students
Infinity College
Public
117 West Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 261-9009
| 316 students
8100 Hwy 71 South
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-3672
| 5,032 students
9500 Industrial Drive
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 371-3035
| 1,325 students
925 West Edenborne Parkway
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 743-8500
| 3,151 students
3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 421-6565
| 4,453 students
Baton Rouge College
Private, for profit
1771 N Lobdell Blvd. Suite 307
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 454-6915
| 21 students
Baton Rouge Community College
Public
201 Community College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(866) 217-9823
| 13,703 students
3616 North Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 387-7623
| 110 students
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
Public
1505 Metro Dr Ste 1
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 445-2778
| 869 students
Blue Cliff College-Lafayette
Public
120 James Comeaux Rd.
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 269-0620
| 422 students
Blue Cliff College-Metairie
Private for-profit
3200 Cleary Ave
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 456-3141
| 922 students
6220 East Texas
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 678-6000
| 9,177 students
Camelot College
Private for-profit
2618 Wooddale Blvd Ste A
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 928-3005
| 161 students
Capital Area Technical College
Public
3250 North Acadian Thruway East
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 359-9201
| 1,946 students
6587 Hwy 1 Bypass
Natchitoches, LA 71458
(318) 357-3162
| 380 students
117 Hwy 1152
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-3944
| 689 students
Court Reporting Institute of Louisiana
Private, for profit
5700 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 341-2745
| 35 students
Delgado Community College
Public
615 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 671-5000
| 17,730 students
Delta College of Arts & Technology
Private for-profit
7380 Exchange Place
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 928-7770
| 426 students
Digital Media Institute
Private not-for-profit
2031 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 213-0788
| 34 students
1407 Highway 311
Schriever, LA 70395
(985) 448-7900
| 2,919 students
2100 N. E. E. Wallace Blvd
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-6501
| 291 students
Fortis College-Baton Rouge
Private for-profit
14111 Airline Hwy, Suite 101
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 248-1015
| 634 students
Gretna College School of Allied Health
Private, for profit
1415 Whitney Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-5409
| 120 students
Healthcare Training Institute
Private for-profit
2500 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 467-2155
| 98 students
Herzing University-New Orleans
Private not-for-profit
3900 N. Causeway Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 733-0074
| 632 students
ITI Technical College
Public
13944 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 752-4233
| 793 students
7500 Millhaven Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(866) 500-5322
| 5,730 students
1710 Warren St
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 345-9000
| 375 students
132 Old Hwy 65 South
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-4820
| 357 students
2048 Johnson Hwy
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-7311
| 3,943 students
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Community Colleges in Louisiana (Closed)

School
Location
Students
702 Professional Dr N
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 798-3333
| 61 students
803 Barrow St
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 601-4000
| 228 students
2740 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 821-5881
| 20 students
1227 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 629-2889
| 303 students
2857 perkins road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 343-6233
| 0 students
517 Broad St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-5765
| 208 students
14141 Airline Highway, Suite 101
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 754-5800
| 641 students
140 James Drive East
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 463-0338
| 414 students
605 Hospital Road
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-8613
| 225 students
475 Manhattan Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 671-6800
| 308 students
609 Vocational Pky
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 397-6100
| 1,215 students
1010 James St
Ruston, LA 71273
(318) 251-4145
| 254 students

Overview

This State (LA)
Total Faculty
54 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10

Student Body

Total Enrollment
722 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
# Full-Time Students
329 students
# Part-Time Students
393 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
394 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
311 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
17 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
2%
% Hispanic
5%
% Black
41%
% White
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
% Two or more races
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$2,971
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,004
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,513
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,567
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
94%
SAT Total Avg.
n/a
SAT Reading
565
SAT Math
525
SAT Writing
420
ACT Total Avg.
62
ACT Composite
21
ACT English
21
ACT Math
20

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Louisiana?
There are 67 community colleges serving 111,694 students in Louisiana.
How much do community colleges cost in Louisiana?
The average tuition for community colleges in Louisiana is approximately $2,971 per year for in-state students and $6,004 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,513.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Louisiana?
The top-ranked community colleges in Louisiana include Baton Rouge School of Computers, Louisiana Culinary Institute, and Academy of Interactive Entertainment.
What is community college acceptance rate in Louisiana?
The average community college acceptance rate in Louisiana is 84% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Louisiana?
Community colleges in Louisiana have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Louisiana?
Community colleges in Louisiana have approximately 60% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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