South Louisiana Community College (SLCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	23 to 1
Students retention rate	55%
On-time graduation rate	33%

Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, SLCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of South Louisiana Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

South Louisiana Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SLCC is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at SLCC is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SLCC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,205

Cost of attendance at South Louisiana Community College in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,205

Cost of attendance at South Louisiana Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at South Louisiana Community College received on average $5,792 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,792

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	584	63%	$5,102	$2,979,618
Other Federal Grant	634	68%	$5,684	$3,603,588
State Grant/Scholarships	295	32%	$2,717	$801,601
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	43	5%	$1,272	$54,677
Total Grant & Scholarships	770	83%	$5,792	$4,459,866

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South Louisiana Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of South Louisiana Community College students is 32.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.2%.

32.6%

asian 42.9% 6 students
African American 29.8% 89 students
white 35.0% 187 students
hawaiian 36.4% 8 students
hispanic 32.2% 29 students
International Students 16.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 24.4% 10 students

Service Offerings

South Louisiana Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

South Louisiana Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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