South Louisiana Community College
- South Louisiana Community College seeks to cultivate a learning environment in which participants develop the qualities and skills necessary to engage actively in the economy, governance, and culture of South Louisiana and in the global arena. This function is fostered in a climate that focuses upon intellectual rigor, caring, and respect for the diverse cultures of the College community. South Louisiana Community College was created by act of the Louisiana Legislature in 1997 as a “comprehensive, multi-campus, public, two-year institution of higher education.” The legislation prescribes for the College both an academic and a vocational component and stipulates that programs offered by the College be developed “to assure the delivery of coordinated and articulated educational services in each parish comprising the primary service delivery area.” The primary service delivery area includes the parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion. To fulfill its mission, South Louisiana Community College provides general education courses and associate degree programs that transfer to other two-year schools and to baccalaureate programs at four-year schools, associate degrees in fields of study that prepare students for immediate employment, a developmental studies program that strengthens basic skills and prepares students for collegiate work, specialized career training and technical skill development that provide for fuller participation by area citizens in the work place and the economy.
School Highlights
South Louisiana Community College serves 5,855 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 5,855 students
- In-state tuition: $3,581
- Out-state tuition: $6,761
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 45%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
South Louisiana Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 482 teachers has grown by 183% over five years.
South Louisiana Community College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 years but < 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
482 staff
37 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of South Louisiana Community College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The South Louisiana Community College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,855 students
376 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
3,387 students
287 students
# Part-Time Students
2,468 students
395 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
530 students
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,387 students
284 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,468 students
980 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
29%
33%
% White
55%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
10%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
7.63%
2.05%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.87%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,581 is more than the state average of $2,971. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,761 is more than the state average of $6,101. The out-state tuition has grown by 60% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,581
$2,971
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,761
$6,101
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$12,567
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
79%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South Louisiana Community College cost?
South Louisiana Community College's tuition is approximately $3,581 for In-State students and $6,761 for Out-State students.
What schools are South Louisiana Community College often compared to?
South Louisiana Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Remington College-Lafayette Campus by visitors of our site.
What is South Louisiana Community College's ranking?
South Louisiana Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Largest student body.
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