- Nunez Community College is an open enrollment college serving Greater New Orleans. There is no minimum GPA or ACT/SAT required to be admitted! Nunez is a member of the Louisiana Community & Technical College System (LCTCS). We offer acdemic programs, including Louisiana Transfer Degrees, as well as career and technical education. Technical programs of note are: industrial technology (PTEC), welding, practical nursing (LPN), EMT/Paramedic, and culinary arts.
School Highlights
Nunez Community College serves 2,109 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is same as the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 89%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,109 students
- In-state tuition: $3,590
- Out-state tuition: $6,954
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Nunez Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 123 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Nunez Community College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
123 staff
37 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Nunez Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Nunez Community College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,109 students
672 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
704 students
279 students
# Part-Time Students
1,405 students
393 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
163 students
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
704 students
270 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
17 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,405 students
1,026 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
43%
32%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
6%
10%
% White
4%
11%
% Hawaiian
41%
33%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2397%
0.469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2709%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,200
$28,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,590 is more than the state average of $2,971. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,954 is more than the state average of $6,004. The out-state tuition has grown by 66% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,590
$2,971
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,954
$6,004
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$12,567
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Baseball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Gamma Beta Phi, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Student Government Association (SGA)
Gamma Beta Phi, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Student Government Association (SGA)
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Various programs offered by the Health & Natural Sciences Division includes Emergency Medical Technology Program, Nursing Assistant Certificate Program and Practical Nursing Certificate Program. The Emergency Medical Technology Programs prepare students to function as practitioners in the pre-hospital emergency medical environment. These curricula meet the requirements of local, state, and national accrediting agencies. Students who complete these programs successfully will be eligible to write National Registry Examinations. Certified EMTs find employment in pre-hospital healthcare, fire departments, emergency dispatch, security, safety teams, gaming, and the oil and gas industries. Nunez is a member of the Louisiana Community & Technical College System, and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees and Certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Nunez Community College cost?
Nunez Community College's tuition is approximately $3,590 for In-State students and $6,954 for Out-State students.
What schools are Nunez Community College often compared to?
Nunez Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Delgado Community College by visitors of our site.
What sports does Nunez Community College offer?
Nunez Community College offers 1 interscholastic sports: Baseball.
What is Nunez Community College's ranking?
Nunez Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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