Nunez Community College is a public community college located in Chalmette, LA. It offers 62 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Nunez Community College is $4,255 for Louisiana residents and $4,255 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Louisiana public community colleges' average ($4,874).

The school has 2,393 students, which is higher than Louisiana community collleges' average (1,786). In addition, 741 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (19 to 1) of Louisiana community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Nunez Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Louisiana community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Louisiana ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,255$4,255
Books & Supplies$1,300
Off-Campus Living Costs$17,261
Average Financial Aid$4,245
Cost of Attendance$22,816$22,816
After Financial Aid$18,571$18,571
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Louisiana ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Nunez Community College$4,255$4,255
Public Community Colleges in Louisiana$4,207$4,874
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Nunez Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs4814NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cloud Computing NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EducationNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Instrumentation Technology/Technician5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)32 completers
34 completers
NOT OFFERED
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician24 completers
20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/SurveyingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant3 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/Paralegal4 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General Studies59 completers
39 completers
NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Geographic Information Science and CartographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Geography (other)1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder10 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder24 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrocardiograph Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training29 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/Commerce9 completers
21 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,393 students at Nunez Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 785 male students and 1,324 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,1097041,405
Male Students785289496
Female Students1,324415909

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,393 total students, 1,324 students enrolled through distance learning (741 students enrolled exclusively and 583 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,393
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses741
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses583
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,069

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Nunez Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address3710 Paris Rd, Chalmette, LA
Phone504-278-6200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,255
Out-of-State$4,255
Student Population »2,393 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »25%
Transfer-out Rate14%
Retention Rate41% (Full-time)
29% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,245
Students to Faculty23:1 (4.35%)