South Louisiana Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,335

2023 Average Net Price

$10,071

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0622%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,887

55.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30%

280 Graduates

About

South Louisiana Community College is a higher education institution located in Lafayette Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at South Louisiana Community College were General Studies (344 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (151 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (120 degrees).

In 2023, 1,961 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Louisiana Community College. 50.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,188 degrees), 2.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (558 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Louisiana Community College is $3,335, which is $−4,918 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Louisiana Community College was 0.0622%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,608 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South Louisiana Community College is $3,335, which is $4,918 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,071.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending South Louisiana Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,335

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South Louisiana Community College was $3,335. The cost of tuition at South Louisiana Community College is $−4,918 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Louisiana Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,071

2023 Value

0.631%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 South Louisiana Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,071. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South Louisiana Community College grew by 0.631%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Louisiana Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,666

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Louisiana Community College was of $10,666 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.39% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Louisiana Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at South Louisiana Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.08% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Louisiana Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0622%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Louisiana Community College was 0.0622%, which represents 1 out of the 1608 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South Louisiana Community College had a total enrollment of 5,887 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South Louisiana Community College is 3,276 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,611. This means that 55.6% of students enrolled at South Louisiana Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Louisiana Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.1% White, 41% Black or African American, 4.33% Hispanic or Latino, 3.13% Two or More Races, 1.68% Asian, 0.73% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.323% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Louisiana Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (25.3%), followed by White Female (24.6%) and White Male (23.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Louisiana Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,887 students. The full-time enrollment at South Louisiana Community College is 3,276 and the part-time enrollment is 2,611. This means that 55.6% of students enrolled at South Louisiana Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Louisiana Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Louisiana Community College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), South Louisiana Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Louisiana Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,655 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,416 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
255 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Louisiana Community College is 45.1% White, 41% Black or African American, 4.33% Hispanic or Latino, 3.13% Two or More Races, 1.68% Asian, 0.73% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.323% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 189 students (3.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 27 more women than men received degrees from South Louisiana Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Louisiana Community College is white (1,188 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (558 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at South Louisiana Community College is General Studies (344 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (151 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (120 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Louisiana Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (47 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (222 degrees), and Construction (63 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Louisiana Community College are Other managers (61,516 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (59,652 people), Construction managers (48,040 people), Software developers (38,921 people), and Chief executives & legislators (21,191 people).

The most specialized majors at South Louisiana Community College in 2023 are Science Technologies (47 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (222 degrees), Construction (63 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (582 degrees), and Precision Production (63 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Louisiana Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at South Louisiana Community College are Science Technologies (47 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (222 degrees), Construction (63 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (582 degrees), and Precision Production (63 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Louisiana Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (116,458 people), Construction (111,043 people), Computer Systems Design (57,715 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (42,360 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (36,472 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Louisiana Community College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
344 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
151 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
120 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South Louisiana Community College was General Studies with 344 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at South Louisiana Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

967

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

994

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 967 degrees were awarded to men at South Louisiana Community College, which is 0.973 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (994).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Louisiana Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 204 degrees were awarded to men at South Louisiana Community College in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 2.19 times more than the 93 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 421 degrees were awarded to men at South Louisiana Community College in General Studies, which is 2.88 times more than the 146 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 16% of students graduating from South Louisiana Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (42.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South Louisiana Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (42.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.357% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,188 degrees awarded
Black or African American
558 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Louisiana Community College is white (1,188 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (558 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
664 degrees awarded
White Female
524 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
384 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Louisiana Community College is white male (664 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (524 degrees).

Operations

South Louisiana Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.36M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 639k (27.1%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, South Louisiana Community College had a total salary expenditure of 56.1M. South Louisiana Community College employs 113 Instructors, 21 Assistant professors and 12 Lecturers. Most academics at South Louisiana Community College are Male Instructor (60), Female Instructor (53), and Female Assistant professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Louisiana Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 106 employees, Management, with 61 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 14 employees.

Endowment

$2.36M

2023 Endowment

8.76%

growth from 2022

South Louisiana Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.36M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of South Louisiana Community College grew 8.76% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.44M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at South Louisiana Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17M

2023 Salaries

0.655%

decline from 2022

In 2023, South Louisiana Community College paid a median of $17M in salaries, which represents 30.4% of their overall expenditure ($56.1M) and a 0.655% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 16.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.99M

Instructional Salaries

169

Number of Employees

In 2023, South Louisiana Community College paid a total of $8.99M to 169 employees working as instructors, which represents 52.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

113 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

106 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Louisiana Community College were Instructor with 113 employees, Assistant professor with 21 employees, and Lecturer with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Louisiana Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 106 employees, Management with 61 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Louisiana Community College was Male Instructor with 60 employees, Female Instructor with 53 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South Louisiana Community College.

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