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    Top Colleges in Louisiana

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is the Director of Content at Scholarships360. He has written over 300 articles on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships, in addition to spearheading research projects for Scholarships360's Top Colleges resource. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.

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    Updated: January 27th, 2026

    Whether you’re enticed by the vibrant culture of New Orleans or the scenic beauty of Baton Rouge, there’s a Louisiana college for you. With renowned institutions like LSU and Tulane and financial aid programs such as the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS), Louisiana offers an affordable, quality education to hundreds of thousands of students every year. Explore our list of Louisiana colleges below to discover your perfect fit.

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    Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

    Baton Rouge, LA • Public, City

    Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public 4-year college located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There are currently 29,207 undergraduates at LSU and the school’s acceptance rate…Read More

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    74% acceptance
    71% graduation rate
    29,207 undergrads
    $20,015 net price
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    Tulane University of Louisiana

    New Orleans, LA • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, Tulane University is known for its strong public health and architecture programs. The university's location offers students unique cultural experiences, particularly…Read More

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    15% acceptance
    89% graduation rate
    7,759 undergrads
    $43,939 net price
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    Louisiana Tech University

    Ruston, LA • Public, Town

    Louisiana Tech University is a public 4-year college located in Ruston, Louisiana. There are currently 7,819 undergraduates at Louisiana Tech and the school’s acceptance rate is 73%. The tuition at…Read More

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    73% acceptance
    58% graduation rate
    7,819 undergrads
    $12,209 net price
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    University of Louisiana at Monroe

    Monroe, LA • Public, City

    University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public 4-year college located in Monroe, Louisiana. There are currently 4,891 undergraduates at Louisiana at Monroe and the school’s acceptance rate is 75%.…Read More

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    75% acceptance
    51% graduation rate
    4,891 undergrads
    $11,633 net price
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    Loyola University New Orleans

    New Orleans, LA • Private, Non-Profit, City

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    Loyola University New Orleans is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in New Orleans, Louisiana. There are currently 2,999 undergraduates at Loyola and the school’s acceptance rate is 88%. The…Read More

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    88% acceptance
    67% graduation rate
    2,999 undergrads
    $22,762 net price
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    University of Louisiana at Lafayette

    Lafayette, LA • Public, City

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public 4-year college located in Lafayette, Louisiana. There are currently 12,269 undergraduates at Louisiana at Lafayette and the school’s acceptance rate is 89%.…Read More

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    89% acceptance
    52% graduation rate
    12,269 undergrads
    $14,118 net price
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    Nicholls State University

    Thibodaux, LA • Public, City

    Nicholls State University is a public 4-year college located in Thibodaux, Louisiana. There are currently 4,772 undergraduates at Nicholls State and the school’s acceptance rate is 96%. The tuition at…Read More

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    96% acceptance
    54% graduation rate
    4,772 undergrads
    $12,091 net price
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    Xavier University of Louisiana

    New Orleans, LA • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Xavier University of Louisiana is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in New Orleans, Louisiana. There are currently 2,534 undergraduates at Xavier University of Louisiana and the school’s acceptance rate…Read More

    Xavier University of Louisiana is a private, non-profit 4-year college…Read More

    74% acceptance
    50% graduation rate
    2,534 undergrads
    $18,285 net price
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    McNeese State University

    Lake Charles, LA • Public, City

    McNeese State University is a public 4-year college located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. There are currently 4,846 undergraduates at McNeese State and the school’s acceptance rate is 68%. The tuition…Read More

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    68% acceptance
    52% graduation rate
    4,846 undergrads
    $11,257 net price
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    Centenary College of Louisiana

    Shreveport, LA • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Centenary College of Louisiana is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Shreveport, Louisiana. There are currently 615 undergraduates at Centenary and the school’s acceptance rate is 54%. The tuition…Read More

    Centenary College of Louisiana is a private, non-profit 4-year college…Read More

    54% acceptance
    59% graduation rate
    615 undergrads
    $25,159 net price
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    Dillard University

    New Orleans, LA • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Dillard University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in New Orleans, Louisiana. There are currently 1,111 undergraduates at Dillard and the school’s acceptance rate is 41%. The tuition at…Read More

    Dillard University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More

    41% acceptance
    45% graduation rate
    1,111 undergrads
    $18,553 net price
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    Louisiana State University-Shreveport

    Shreveport, LA • Public, City

    Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a public 4-year college located in Shreveport, Louisiana. There are currently 2,150 undergraduates at LSUS and the school’s acceptance rate is 83%. The tuition at LSUS…Read More

    Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a public 4-year college located in…Read More

    83% acceptance
    33% graduation rate
    2,150 undergrads
    $8,130 net price
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    Northwestern State University of Louisiana

    Natchitoches, LA • Public, Town

    Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public 4-year college located in Natchitoches, Louisiana. There are currently 5,840 undergraduates at Northwestern State and the school’s acceptance rate is 94%. The…Read More

    Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public 4-year college…Read More

    94% acceptance
    45% graduation rate
    5,840 undergrads
    $13,809 net price
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    University of New Orleans

    New Orleans, LA • Public, City

    University of New Orleans is a public 4-year college located in New Orleans, Louisiana. There are currently 4,479 undergraduates at New Orleans and the school’s acceptance rate is 67%. The…Read More

    University of New Orleans is a public 4-year college located…Read More

    67% acceptance
    43% graduation rate
    4,479 undergrads
    $11,147 net price
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    Southeastern Louisiana University

    Hammond, LA • Public, City

    Southeastern Louisiana University is a public 4-year college located in Hammond, Louisiana. There are currently 9,514 undergraduates at Southeastern Louisiana and the school’s acceptance rate is 94%. The tuition at…Read More

    Southeastern Louisiana University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More

    94% acceptance
    45% graduation rate
    9,514 undergrads
    $12,174 net price
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    Louisiana State University-Alexandria

    Alexandria, LA • Public, Rural

    Louisiana State University-Alexandria is a public 4-year college located in Alexandria, Louisiana. There are currently 4,414 undergraduates at LSUA and the school’s acceptance rate is 93%. The tuition at LSUA…Read More

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    93% acceptance
    36% graduation rate
    4,414 undergrads
    $8,365 net price
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    University of Holy Cross

    New Orleans, LA • Private, Non-Profit, City

    University of Holy Cross is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in New Orleans, Louisiana. There are currently 405 undergraduates at Holy Cross and the school’s acceptance rate is 99%.…Read More

    University of Holy Cross is a private, non-profit 4-year college…Read More

    99% acceptance
    36% graduation rate
    405 undergrads
    $16,780 net price
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    Southern University and A & M College

    Baton Rouge, LA • Public, City

    Southern University and A & M College is a public 4-year college located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There are currently 5,323 undergraduates at Southern University and the school’s acceptance rate…Read More

    Southern University and A & M College is a public…Read More

    50% acceptance
    28% graduation rate
    5,323 undergrads
    $19,740 net price
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    Louisiana Christian University

    Pineville, LA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    Louisiana Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Pineville, Louisiana. There are currently 750 undergraduates at Louisiana Christian and the school’s acceptance rate is 84%. The tuition…Read More

    Louisiana Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More

    84% acceptance
    41% graduation rate
    750 undergrads
    $16,874 net price
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    Grambling State University

    Grambling, LA • Public, Town

    Grambling State University is a public 4-year college located in Grambling, Louisiana. There are currently 4,144 undergraduates at Grambling State and the school’s acceptance rate is 24%. The tuition at…Read More

    Grambling State University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More

    24% acceptance
    32% graduation rate
    4,144 undergrads
    $19,125 net price
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    We sort colleges on our lists according to their Scholarships360 Top Colleges Index Score. This score is calculated using up-to-date information taken directly from the College Scorecard. Additional information is sourced from the colleges themselves, as well as other publicly available information. If you see an error, feel free to contact us.

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