Nunez Community College
Nunez Community College is a public community college in Chalmette, Louisiana, enrolling about 1,520 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $4,255 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,255
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,529 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,520 53.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 27.33%
Nunez Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Nunez Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Nunez Community College?
Nunez Community College is located in Chalmette, LA (ZIP 70043).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Nunez Community College public or private?
Nunez Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Nunez Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,255.
Average net price after aid: $12,529.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,846 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,736 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,879 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,088 |
| $110,001+ | $16,831 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,020.
How big is Nunez Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,520 students.
About 53% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Nunez Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 27.33%.
First-year retention: 52.4%.
What do graduates of Nunez Community College earn?
Median earnings: $32,367 six years after entry; $35,343 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,000.
37.66% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Nunez Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (943 completions)
- CIP 240102 (109 completions)
- CIP 150699 (81 completions)
- Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (81 completions)
- CIP 150404 (74 completions)
- Personal Services - 12.0503 (69 completions)
- Welding Technology (65 completions)
- CIP 120501 (59 completions)
- CIP 460302 (57 completions)
- CIP 150801 (43 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Nunez Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 27.33%; median earnings $35,343 at 10 years; net price $12,529. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$4,255
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Nunez Community College was $4,255.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,529
2024 Value
In 2024 Nunez Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,529.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,116 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,529 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$17,020 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Nunez Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
36.81% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Nunez Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Nunez Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,256 | $6,446 | $7,890 |
| 2014 | $3,590 | $6,954 | $8,880 |
| 2015 | $3,945 | $7,444 | $8,661 |
| 2016 | $4,103 | $7,602 | $7,651 |
| 2017 | $4,175 | $7,674 | $9,492 |
| 2018 | $4,175 | $7,674 | $10,516 |
| 2019 | $4,175 | $7,674 | $10,146 |
| 2020 | $4,255 | $4,255 | $9,837 |
| 2021 | $4,255 | $4,255 | $9,625 |
| 2022 | $4,255 | $4,255 | $12,594 |
| 2023 | $4,255 | $4,255 | $10,017 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
53.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Nunez Community College in 2024 is 1,520 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
52.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.01% 100% Completion Time
27.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.01% of students graduating from Nunez Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Nunez Community College.
Return on Investment
$13,000 Median Student Debt
$35,343 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.78% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
605.22% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Nunez Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0102: 109 completions
CIP 15.0699: 81 completions
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training: 81 completions
CIP 15.0404: 74 completions
Personal Services - 12.0503: 69 completions
Welding Technology: 65 completions
CIP 12.0501: 59 completions
CIP 46.0302: 57 completions
CIP 15.0801: 43 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 943 completions
Most popular programs at Nunez Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Nunez Community College graduates.
About
Nunez Community College is a public institution located in Chalmette, LA, offering 26 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,520 students. The institution maintains a 27.33% graduation rate. Approximately 37.66% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Chalmette, LA 70043
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 27.33% graduation rate at Nunez Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Nunez Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $4,255 and average net price is $12,529 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Nunez Community College earn?
Median earnings are $32,367 six years after entry and $35,343 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Nunez Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 27.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Nunez Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.
How big is Nunez Community College?
Total enrollment is about 1,520 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Nunez Community College public or private?
Nunez Community College is a public institution located in Chalmette, LA.
Is Nunez Community College an HBCU?
No. Nunez Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Nunez Community College a tribal college?
No. Nunez Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Nunez Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Nunez Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.0%).
Is Nunez Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Nunez Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.