Louisiana State University-Eunice
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- LSU Eunice, a member of the Louisiana State University System, is a comprehensive, open admissions institution of higher education. The University is dedicated to high quality, low-cost education and is committed to academic excellence and the dignity and worth of the individual. To this end, LSU Eunice offers associate degrees, certificates and continuing education programs as well as transfer curricula. Its curricula span the liberal arts, sciences, business and technology, pre-professional and professional areas for the benefit of a diverse population. All who can benefit from its resources deserve the opportunity to pursue the goal of lifelong learning and to expand their knowledge and skills at LSU Eunice.
School Highlights
Louisiana State University-Eunice serves 3,232 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Louisiana State University-Eunice places among the top 20% of community colleges in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Louisiana State University-Eunice | (LA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 81 staff | 26 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- LSU Eunice is committed to maintaining the highest academic and professional standards in all of its educational and related programs and services. To this end, the University will endeavor to recruit the best qualified personnel available for its various programs and will encourage the professional growth of administrators, faculty, and staff as a continuous process. LSU Eunice first opened its doors in 1967. Since then, some 40,000+ students have enrolled. During their time at LSUE, they gained new knowledge and skills that they have been able to share as productive citizens of Southwest Louisiana. LSU Eunice is located just southwest of Eunice along Louisiana Highway 755 on a 196-acre tract of land originally belonging to the Arnold LeDoux family, which donated fifty acres for the establishment of the University campus. The University originally purchased an additional fifty acres and later acquired another 95.83 acres for future expansion. The campus is located in Acadia Parish, near the boundaries of Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes, in a rich and fertile section of Southwest Louisiana referred to as 'the tri-parish area.'
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Louisiana State University-Eunice is Louisiana Technical College-Acadian Campus (17.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 259 students | 17.50 Mi1933 W Hutchinson Ave
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 788-7521 17.50259 - 127 students | 19.10 Mi1124 Vocational Dr
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-2197 19.10127 - 150 students | 19.80 Mi1230 North Main Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4811 19.80150 - n/a students | 22.50 Mi332 E South St
Opelousas, LA 70570
22.50n/a - n/a students | 27.50 Mi117 Hwy 1152
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-3944 27.50n/a
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