SLC

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana Public 2-year Midsize city

Overview

Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, South Louisiana Community College is a public two-year institution. Its campus is in a midsize city. Fall 2024 enrollment was 6,238 students. It is part of Louisiana Community and Technical College System.

South Louisiana Community College offers certificates and associate degrees across 42 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are General Studies, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. It awarded 3,264 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. 3 of its programs can be completed entirely online.

The school has an open admission policy. 54% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

Mission

South Louisiana Community College's mission is to transform and enrich the lives of individuals and communities. SLCC commits to providing skills and knowledge through a dynamic learning environment where students realize their potential, compete in today's global economy and perpetuate to solve the complex problems of tomorrow.

Mission statement as reported by South Louisiana Community College

Key figures

Open

Admission policy

6,238

Students enrolled

54%

First-year retention

3,264

Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25

Programs and majors

21:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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Program levels

CertificateAssociate

Programs and majors offered 42

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Liberal Arts and General Studies 2

General Studies CertificateAssociate Online option 1,115 graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Associate Online option 11 graduates

Health Professions 9

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) CertificateAssociate 366 graduates
Registered Nursing Associate 77 graduates
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training CertificateAssociate 75 graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Associate 22 graduates
Medical/Clinical Assistant CertificateAssociate 3 graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Associate 2 graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate
Health Aide Certificate
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide Certificate

Mechanic and Repair Technologies 9

Automobile Certificate 90 graduates
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 62 graduates
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate 53 graduates
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate 37 graduates
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other Associate 30 graduates
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate 15 graduates
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician Certificate 12 graduates
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 8 graduates
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Certificate

Computer and Information Sciences 4

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications CertificateAssociate 202 graduates
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design CertificateAssociate 38 graduates
Computer Programming/Programmer CertificateAssociate 33 graduates
Cloud Computing Certificate 18 graduates

Business, Management and Marketing 3

Business/Commerce Associate Online option 161 graduates
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science CertificateAssociate 1 graduate
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations Certificate

Precision Production 2

Welding Technology Certificate 158 graduates
Machine Tool Technology Certificate

Construction Trades 2

Electrician Certificate 154 graduates
Carpentry Certificate

Culinary, Cosmetology and Personal Services 2

Culinary Arts/Chef Training CertificateAssociate 114 graduates
Cosmetology Certificate 7 graduates

Engineering Technologies 4

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 46 graduates
Surveying Technology CertificateAssociate 18 graduates
Industrial Technology/Technician Associate 17 graduates
Petroleum Technology/Technician Certificate 11 graduates

Science Technologies 1

Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician Certificate 47 graduates

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting 1

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Associate Online option 28 graduates

Transportation and Materials Moving 3

Diver, Professional and Instructor Certificate 10 graduates
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology Associate
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation Certificate

Admissions

Admission policy: Open admission

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students: 54%
First-year retention, part-time students: 38%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 21:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Associate degrees: 807
Certificates under 1 year: 968
Certificates of 1 to 2 years: 1,489

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024: 6,238
Undergraduates, fall 2024: 6,238
Full-time, fall 2024: 54%
Students over the full 2024-25 year: 8,241
Full-time, 2024-25: 47%
Size category: 5,000 to 9,999 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women: 63%
Men: 37%
White: 44%
Hispanic or Latino: 4%
Black or African American: 42%
Asian: 2%
Two or more races: 4%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1%
International (U.S. nonresident): 1%
Race or ethnicity unknown: 2%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Programs that can be completed fully online: 3
Programs with a fully online option: 1
Online undergraduate programs: Yes
Students studying fully online: 12%
Students taking some online courses: 31%
Weekend or evening classes: Yes

Campus and services

Setting: Midsize city
Academic calendar: Semester
Part of: Louisiana Community and Technical College System
Carnegie classification: Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Chancellor: Dr. Vincent June
Services and opportunities: Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members: Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact, Student veteran organization