South Louisiana Community College

South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) is a public two-year institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana, approximately 135 miles west of New Orleans in the heart of Acadiana's Cajun region. The main campus sits on a suburban setting in Lafayette, with eight additional satellite campuses serving surrounding parishes throughout South Louisiana. Founded in 1997, SLCC offers technical diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees, with particular emphasis on programs in nursing, business technology, industrial technology, and culinary arts. The college maintains strong partnerships with local industry, providing workforce development programs tailored to regional employment needs, particularly in healthcare, manufacturing, and energy sectors. SLCC operates as a commuter college with no on-campus housing facilities.

South Louisiana Community College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.