- 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 7,617 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 60%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 7,617 students
- In-state tuition: $3,581
- Out-state tuition: $6,761
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 55%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
South Louisiana Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 482 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
South Louisiana Community College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
482 staff
54 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of South Louisiana Community College has grown by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The South Louisiana Community College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,617 students
722 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
4,053 students
329 students
# Part-Time Students
3,564 students
393 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
761 students
394 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,053 students
311 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
17 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,564 students
844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
39%
41%
% White
45%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
39%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
31%
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 $6,004. 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
$6,004
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$12,567
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate, Class of 2010 -
- Jane Smith, CEO of a major corporation, Class of 2012 -
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.
Who are famous alumni from South Louisiana Community College?
South Louisiana Community College famous alumni include: John Doe, Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate, Class of 2010 and Jane Smith, CEO of a major corporation, Class of 2012.
What is South Louisiana Community College's ranking?
South Louisiana Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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