The campus of South Louisiana Community College is in Lafayette, Louisiana, 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.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2005, South Louisiana Community College had 1,880 students enrolled (1,171 full-time equivalent).
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
South Louisiana Community College
320 Devalcourt Street
Lafayette, LA 70506-2030
General Phone: (337) 521-8896
Admissions Phone: (337) 521-8913
Financial Aid Phone: (337) 521-8934
http://www.slcc.cc.la.us
South Louisiana Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 30 | kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 10 | business |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 3 | EMT paramedic |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | industrial tech |
Number of programs and degrees for South Louisiana Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 61 | 7 |
In 2005, South Louisiana Community College had a total enrollment of 1,880 students (1,171 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (337) 521-8913
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 926 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,001 |
| Books and supplies | $ 300 |
Financial Aid:
South Louisiana Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3956300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (337) 521-8934
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $40,750 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $36,982 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $34,328 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $38,141 | 6 | $35,633 |
*: 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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