Colleges in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles is a city in Louisiana. According to Census data, the population is 156,181 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In addition, there are 3 colleges located within 30 miles from Lake Charles.
By school type, there are two public and three private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools, two 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Five schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Lake Charles, Louisiana is $7,470 for Louisiana residents and $11,922 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 67.55% and the average SAT score is 980. A total of 9,679 students enrolled in schools in Lake Charles, Louisiana, of which 1,676 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Lake Charles, Louisiana
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Lake Charles, Louisiana ordered by distance from Lake Charles. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Lake Charles | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery James College Lake Charles, LA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.46 miles | $18,700 | 64 | 14% | 21 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Stage One-The Hair School Lake Charles, LA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.67 miles | $17,000 | 70 | 62% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Public, 4 years four-years | 1.62 miles | $9,960 | 6,230 | 46% | 19 to 1 | $9,997 | 67.6% | 980 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Lake Charles, LA Public, 2-4 years valid | 3.17 miles | $4,265 | 3,268 | 40% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $11,922 | 9,679 | 41% | 16 to 1 | $9,997 | 67.6% | 980 |