South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$12,564Average net price / year
30%Graduation rate
$31,432Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$11,000Median debt at graduation
5,035Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $4,210
- Total cost of attendance
- $19,044
- Books & supplies
- $1,354
- Average net price
- $12,564
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $11,793
- $30–48k
- $11,823
- $48–75k
- $14,266
- $75–110k
- $17,106
- $110k+
- $17,696
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- First-year retention
- 54%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $29,580
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $31,432
- Median debt (graduates)
- $11,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 50%
- Students with federal loans
- 36%
Programs: what graduates earn
20 of 50 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 250 | $62,184 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 121 | $40,153 | $13,062 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | 47 | $40,042 | $7,250 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 63 | $38,994 | $6,062 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 101 | $35,177 | $5,500 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 25 | $33,792 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 63 | $25,471 | $5,750 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 50 | $22,058 | $9,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 22 | $22,441 | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 45 | $36,422 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 43 | $66,842 | $20,125 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 47 | $66,452 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 32 | $44,022 | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 20 | $35,328 | $10,750 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | $34,056 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 14 | $30,348 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 137 | $25,179 | $12,400 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 238 | $21,569 | $15,210 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 23 | $32,272 | $11,050 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 17 | $55,737 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,035
- Part-time
- 39%
- Women / men
- 64% / 36%
- White
- 45%
- Hispanic
- 5%
- Black
- 43%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 21:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $48,519 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 46%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.solacc.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 9% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 4% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 3% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 35% of degrees
- Science Technologies – 1% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 1% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does South Louisiana Community College cost?
The average net price after grants is $12,564 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $4,210 and the full cost of attendance is $19,044.
How much do South Louisiana Community College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $31,432 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
30% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Lafayette
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA · Public · 12,428 students |
$13,530 | 87% | 53% | $47,089 |
| Remington College-Lafayette Campus Lafayette, LA · Private nonprofit · 230 students |
$29,592 | — | 42% | $31,349 |
| Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette Lafayette, LA · Private for-profit · 229 students |
$23,394 | — | 55% | $24,707 |
| Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus Lafayette, LA · Private for-profit · 189 students |
$21,578 | — | 56% | $34,222 |
| Infinity College Lafayette, LA · Private for-profit · 179 students |
$230 | — | 85% | — |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette Lafayette, LA · Private for-profit · 144 students |
$21,777 | — | 0% | $23,904 |
| Cosmetology Training Center Lafayette, LA · Private for-profit · 125 students |
$12,130 | — | 83% | $16,194 |
| Academy of Interactive Entertainment Lafayette, LA · Private nonprofit · 89 students |
$32,888 | 43% | 100% | — |
| Blue Cliff College-Lafayette Lafayette, LA · Private for-profit · 62 students |
$17,773 | — | 50% | $22,177 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.