South Louisiana Community College

https://www.solacc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,335
    2024 Average Net Price
    $12,499
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    6,238
    53.6% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    30.4%
    251 Graduates

    About

    South Louisiana Community College is a higher education institution located in Lafayette Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at South Louisiana Community College were General Studies (1,210 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (169 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (82 degrees).

    In 2024, 3,661 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Louisiana Community College. 53.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,970 degrees), 1.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,199 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at South Louisiana Community College is $3,335, which is $−4,825 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at South Louisiana Community College is $3,335, which is $4,825 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,499.

    In 2024, 61% 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
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at South Louisiana Community College was $3,335. The cost of tuition at South Louisiana Community College is $−4,825 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $12,499
    2024 Value
    24.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 South Louisiana Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,499. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of South Louisiana Community College grew by 24.1%.

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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

    $13,979
    Room and Board
    $1,492
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at South Louisiana Community College was of $13,979 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 31.1% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,492. The cost of books and supplies increased by 14.8% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    61%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    36%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    61% of undergraduate students at South Louisiana Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 33% with respect to 2023, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    South Louisiana Community College had a total enrollment of 6,238 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at South Louisiana Community College is 3,343 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,895. This means that 53.6% 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 43.8% White, 42.2% Black or African American, 4.06% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Two or More Races, 1.65% Asian, 0.769% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.273% 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 (27.3%), followed by White Female (23.9%) and White Male (22.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    53.6%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at South Louisiana Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,238 students. The full-time enrollment at South Louisiana Community College is 3,343 and the part-time enrollment is 2,895. This means that 53.6% of students enrolled at South Louisiana Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    54%
    2024 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 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), 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 (2024)
    1. White
      2,733 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      2,630 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      253 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at South Louisiana Community College is 43.8% White, 42.2% Black or African American, 4.06% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Two or More Races, 1.65% Asian, 0.769% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.273% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 181 students (2.9%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 277 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 (1,970 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,199 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at South Louisiana Community College is General Studies (1,210 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (169 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (82 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (96 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,466 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (321 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 (63,575 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (61,767 people), Construction managers (50,424 people), Software developers (40,977 people), and Chief executives & legislators (22,424 people).

    The most specialized majors at South Louisiana Community College in 2024 are Science Technologies (96 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,466 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (321 degrees), Precision Production (175 degrees), and Construction (97 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at South Louisiana Community College are Science Technologies (96 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,466 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (321 degrees), Precision Production (175 degrees), and Construction (97 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 (123,779 people), Construction (119,555 people), Computer Systems Design (64,072 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (45,083 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (40,562 people).

    The most specialized majors at South Louisiana Community College are Science Technologies (96 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,466 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (321 degrees), Precision Production (175 degrees), and Construction (97 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. General Studies
      1,210 degrees awarded
    2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      169 degrees awarded
    3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      82 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South Louisiana Community College was General Studies with 1,210 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,692
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,969
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,692 degrees were awarded to men at South Louisiana Community College, which is 0.859 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,969).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 390 degrees were awarded to men at South Louisiana Community College in General Studies, which is 0.371 times less than the 1,052 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 1,052 degrees were awarded to men at South Louisiana Community College in General Studies, which is 2.7 times more than the 390 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    19%
    100% Completion Time
    30%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 19% 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, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,970 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      1,199 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      158 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at South Louisiana Community College is white (1,970 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,199 degrees).

    2.27% of degree recipients (83 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      1,087 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      883 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      858 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Louisiana Community College is white male (1,087 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (883 degrees).

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    Operations

    South Louisiana Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.52M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 960k (38.1%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, South Louisiana Community College had a total salary expenditure of 58.7M. South Louisiana Community College employs 94 Instructors, 21 Assistant professors and 13 Associate professors. Most academics at South Louisiana Community College are Male Instructor (54), Female Instructor (40), and Female Assistant professor (16).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Louisiana Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 112 employees, Management, with 67 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

    Endowment

    $2.52M
    2024 Endowment
    6.78%
    growth from 2023

    South Louisiana Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.52M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of South Louisiana Community College grew 6.78% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.89M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $16.3M
    2024 Salaries
    4.41%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, South Louisiana Community College paid a median of $16.3M in salaries, which represents 27.7% of their overall expenditure ($58.7M) and a 4.41% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.655% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $8.24M
    Instructional Salaries
    150
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, South Louisiana Community College paid a total of $8.24M to 150 employees working as instructors, which represents 50.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Louisiana Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 112 employees, Management with 67 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

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