KEY TAKEAWAYS: Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria tops the 2026 list. Sowela Technical Community College in Lake Charles ranks second for student life. Northwest Louisiana Technical College recognized for safety in Minden. South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette noted for location and accessibility.   Community College is an affordable, accessible way to achieve higher education, offering associate degrees and certifications. If you’re looking to attend a community college in Louisiana, Niche has released a ranking of the top two-year institutions. Niche is a data-driven platform that allows potential students to explore top colleges based on key statistics, student reviews and data from the U.S. Department of Education. Best community colleges in Louisiana Niche’s ranking of the best community colleges in Louisiana for 2026 includes public junior colleges, public technical schools and public two-year colleges. Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria was ranked by Niche as the best two-year community college in Louisiana. This college has a 100% acceptance rate and a net price per year of around $6,134, with a total undergraduate student population of 1,211. Additionally, the college scored high for value. Sowela Technical Community College in Lake Charles Sowela Technical Community College in Lake Charles was ranked as the second best two-year community college in Louisiana by Niche. This college has a net price per year of about $10,021 and an acceptance rate of 100%, with a total undergraduate student population of 3,316. The college scored high for student life, campus and safety. Northwest Louisiana Technical College in Minden Northwest Louisiana Technical College in Minden ranked the third best two-year community college in Louisiana. This college has a total undergraduate student population of 1,044, a net price per year of approximately $10,081 and a 100% acceptance rate. The college scored high for safety, according to Niche. River Parishes Community College in Gonzales River Parishes Community College in Gonzales was named the fourth best community college in Louisiana. This two-year college has a total undergraduate student population of 2,406, with a net price per year of around $9,379 and a 100% acceptance rate. The college scores high for campus and safety, according to Niche. South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette was ranked the fifth best community college in Louisiana. This two-year college has a 100% acceptance rate and a net price per year of about $10,071, with a total undergraduate student population of 5,887. This school scores high for location and safety, according to Niche. Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for USA Today. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at [email protected] This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: What are the best community colleges in Louisiana? Niche ranks top 5 Reporting by Presley Bo Tyler, Shreveport Times / Shreveport Times USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect ...read more read less