South Louisiana Community College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,335

0% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$9,015

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

25.1%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

6,534

54.5% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

29.7%

336 Graduates

About

Costs

Enrollment

Graduates

Operations

About

South Louisiana Community College is a higher education institution located in Lafayette Parish, LA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at South Louisiana Community College were .

In 2017, 1,479 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Louisiana Community College. 44.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.1% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (847 degrees), 1.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (500 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Louisiana Community College is $3,335, which is $-4,079 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at South Louisiana Community College is $3,335, which is $-4,079 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,015.

In 2017, 90% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 31% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$3,335

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at South Louisiana Community College was $3,335. The cost of tuition at South Louisiana Community College is $-4,079 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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Average Net Price

$9,015

2017 Value

9.63%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 South Louisiana Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,015. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of South Louisiana Community College grew by 9.63%.

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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.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,073

Room and Board

$1,220

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Louisiana Community College was of $9,073 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,220. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

31%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

90% of undergraduate students at South Louisiana Community College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 32.4% with respect to 2016, when 68% 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.

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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.

25.1%

2016 Default Rate

302

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at South Louisiana Community College was 25.1%, which represents 302 out of the 1203 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.

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Enrollment

South Louisiana Community College has a total enrollment of 6,534 students. The full-time enrollment at South Louisiana Community College is 3,562 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,972. This means that 54.5% 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 49.4% White, 36% Black or African American, 3.95% Hispanic or Latino, 2.34% Two or More Races, 2.16% Asian, 0.474% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.138% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Louisiana Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (25.5%), followed by White Female (25.1%) and Black or African American Female (24.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Louisiana Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,534 students. The full-time enrollment at South Louisiana Community College is 3,562 and the part-time enrollment is 2,972. This means that 54.5% of students enrolled at South Louisiana Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 36% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

50%

2017 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 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), South Louisiana Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    3,229

  2. Black or African American

    2,354

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    258

The enrolled student population at South Louisiana Community College is 49.4% White, 36% Black or African American, 3.95% Hispanic or Latino, 2.34% Two or More Races, 2.16% Asian, 0.474% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.138% 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 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 301 students (4.61%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2017, 151 fewer women than men received degrees from South Louisiana Community College. The majority of degree recipients at South Louisiana Community College are white (847 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (500 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at South Louisiana Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 Precision Production (177 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (16 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (211 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (69,588 people), Other managers (57,643 people), Construction managers (40,235 people), Software developers (23,699 people), and Chief executives & legislators (22,388 people).

The most specialized majors at South Louisiana Community College are Precision Production (177 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (16 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (211 degrees), Construction (54 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (430 degrees).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Marketing managers, Chief executives & legislators, and Information security analysts

The most specialized majors at South Louisiana Community College are Precision Production (177 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (16 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (211 degrees), Construction (54 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (430 degrees).

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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 (111,940 people), Construction (100,165 people), Computer Systems Design (55,328 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (38,080 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (32,245 people).

The most specialized majors at South Louisiana Community College are Precision Production (177 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (16 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (211 degrees), Construction (54 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (430 degrees).

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Degrees

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

  1. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

  2. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

  3. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at South Louisiana Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

  1. 815

  2. 664

In 2017, 815 degrees were awarded to men at South Louisiana Community College, which is 1.23 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (664).

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

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Most Common Male Majors

In false, 129 degrees were awarded to men at South Louisiana Community College in Welding Technology, which is 12.9 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In false, 304 degrees were awarded to women at South Louisiana Community College in General Studies, which is 2.53 times more than the 120 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

9%

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 9% 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, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

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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.

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Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at South Louisiana Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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, 1.79% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    847 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    500 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Louisiana Community College is white (847 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (500 degrees).

1.96% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

  1. White Male

    517 degrees awarded

  2. White Female

    330 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American Female

    279 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at South Louisiana Community College is white male (517 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (330 degrees).

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Operations

South Louisiana Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $770k, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $29.5k (3.84%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, South Louisiana Community College had a total salary expenditure of $41.8M. South Louisiana Community College employs 112 Instructors, 12 Assistant professors, and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at South Louisiana Community College are Male Instructors (67), Female Instructors(45), and Male Assistant professors (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Louisiana Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 99 employees, Management, with 41 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$770k

2017 Endowment

97.4%

growth from 2016

South Louisiana Community College has an endowment valued at about $770k, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of South Louisiana Community College grew 97.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.89M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

  1. $1.79M - Federal

  2. $545k - State

  3. $0 - Local

As of 2017, South Louisiana Community College received $1.79M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $545k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

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Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$14.6M

2017 Salaries

13.7%

decline from 2016

In 2017, South Louisiana Community College paid a median of $14.6M in salaries, which represents 34.9% of their overall expenditure ($41.8M) and a 13.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 25.8% growth from 2015 and a 5.22% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$6.56M

Instructional Salaries

140

Number of Employees

In 2017, South Louisiana Community College paid a total of $6.56M to 140 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.95M (30.4%) for similar Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional.

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Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

112 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

99 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Louisiana Community College were Instructor with 112 employees; Assistant professor with 12 employees; and Assistant professor with 8 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Louisiana Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 99 employees; Management with 41 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

  1. Male Instructor

  2. Female Instructor

  3. Male Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Louisiana Community College was Male Instructor with 67 employees, Female Instructor with 45 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 8 employees.

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

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