- 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 2,819 students (38% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 59%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,819 students
- In-state tuition: $3,590
- Out-state tuition: $6,954
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- 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 49 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
Nunez Community College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Small
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1992
Colors
Grey, Teal
Total Faculty
49 staff
18 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Nunez Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Nunez Community College diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,819 students
678 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
58:1
38:1
# Full-Time Students
1,079 students
270 students
# Part-Time Students
1,740 students
408 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
168 students
254 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,079 students
270 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,740 students
1,218 students
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
39%
40%
% White
34%
41%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
13%
9%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,200
$24,500
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 19% 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 56% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,590
$2,971
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,954
$6,004
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$12,783
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$5,500
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Gamma Beta PhiPhi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Student Government Association (SGA)
Source: 2025 (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 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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