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South Louisiana Community College, also referred to as SLCC, was established in 1997. The main campus of the institute is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. Classes are also offered in branch campuses in New Iberia and Franklin.
South Louisiana Community College offers a large number of associate’s degrees in arts, applied science, and science. Students can choose from courses in the fields of general business, criminal justice, emergency medical technology, early childhood development, and industrial technology.
Students of South Louisiana Community College are involved in various on-campus clubs and organizations including the Beta Xi Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, and the Criminal Justice Association.
The campus of South Louisiana Community College is in Lafayette, LA, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at South Louisiana Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. South Louisiana Community College is known for its programs in education and teaching, engineering technician, and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007, South Louisiana Community College had 2,944 students enrolled (1,827 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"South Louisiana Community College seeks to cultivate a learning environment in which particpants 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 edcuational 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 Vermillion.
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
*Comprehensive support services that assist students in
reaching academic, personal, career, and employment goals
*Technical programs which meet the economic development
needs of business and industry
*A community education program, which incorporates the
principles of service and continuing education for area
citizens."
More complete details are provided below.
South Louisiana Community College
320 Devalcourt Street
Lafayette, LA 70506-2030
General Phone: (337) 521-8896
http://www.slcc.cc.la.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 39 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Business And Management | 14 | business |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | industrial tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 2 | EMT paramedic |
Number of programs and degrees for South Louisiana Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 66 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 28 | 1 |
In 2007, South Louisiana Community College had a total enrollment of 2,944 students (1,827 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 94% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 45 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lafayette, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,862 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,022 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
South Louisiana Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3956300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $40,046 | 11 | $36,242 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $40,046 | 11 | $36,242 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Louisiana Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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