President Joseph Savoie | University of Louisiana at Lafayette
President Joseph Savoie | University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Data shows that students paid $9,605 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $108 more than the previous school year.
Among the 10 institutions in the county, Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $29,800. Blue Cliff College-Lafayette followed with an average of $24,805 per year. Infinity College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $585.
At the time, at least $37.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Lafayette Parish universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $17.2 million.
Currently there are 10 higher education institutions in Lafayette Parish, including South Louisiana Community College, Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus, and Remington College-Lafayette Campus.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cliff College-Lafayette | 218 | $1,147,602 | $5,264 | 223 | $915,881 | $4,107 |
| South Louisiana Community College | 802 | $4,346,200 | $5,419 | 298 | $1,502,023 | $5,040 |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus | 36 | $150,932 | $4,193 | 28 | $176,408 | $6,300 |
| Cosmetology Training Center | 32 | $218,232 | $6,820 | 29 | $163,591 | $5,641 |
| Academy of Interactive Entertainment | 29 | $97,846 | $3,374 | 27 | $257,230 | $9,527 |
| Remington College-Lafayette Campus | 108 | $698,671 | $6,469 | 101 | $882,937 | $8,742 |
| Infinity College | 107 | $284,746 | $2,661 | 77 | $220,947 | $2,869 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 2,594 | $28,192,980 | $10,869 | 1,517 | $9,533,801 | $6,285 |
| Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette | 532 | $2,421,241 | $4,551 | 557 | $3,500,745 | $6,285 |
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