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    Top Colleges in Louisiana

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
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    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is a content editor and writer at Scholarships360. He has managed communications and written content for a diverse array of organizations, including a farmer’s market, a concert venue, a student farm, an environmental NGO, and a PR agency. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.

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    Updated: June 6th, 2024

    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

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    Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public 4-year college located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There are currently 27,729 undergraduates at LSU and the school’s acceptance rate…

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    76% acceptance
    70% graduation rate
    27,729 undergrads
    $18,761 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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    11% acceptance
    87% graduation rate
    8,490 undergrads
    $45,582 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 7,434 undergraduates at Louisiana Tech and the school’s acceptance rate is 62%. The tuition at…

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    62% acceptance
    60% graduation rate
    7,434 undergrads
    $11,771 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 5,032 undergraduates at Louisiana at Monroe and the school’s acceptance rate is 70%.…

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    70% acceptance
    51% graduation rate
    5,032 undergrads
    $11,813 net price
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    Loyola University New Orleans

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

    Loyola University New Orleans is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in New Orleans, Louisiana. There are currently 3,160 undergraduates at Loyola and the school’s acceptance rate is 78%. The…

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    78% acceptance
    67% graduation rate
    3,160 undergrads
    $20,712 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 11,932 undergraduates at Louisiana at Lafayette and the school’s acceptance rate is 75%.…

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    75% acceptance
    51% graduation rate
    11,932 undergrads
    $13,851 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 4,808 undergraduates at Nicholls State and the school’s acceptance rate is 98%. The tuition at…

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    98% acceptance
    46% graduation rate
    4,808 undergrads
    $12,330 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 2,681 undergraduates at Xavier University of Louisiana and the school’s acceptance rate…Read More

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    95% acceptance
    51% graduation rate
    2,681 undergrads
    $17,977 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 4,928 undergraduates at McNeese State and the school’s acceptance rate is 71%. The tuition…

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    71% acceptance
    46% graduation rate
    4,928 undergrads
    $10,768 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 511 undergraduates at Centenary and the school’s acceptance rate is 64%. The tuition…

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    64% acceptance
    60% graduation rate
    511 undergrads
    $22,729 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 1,220 undergraduates at Dillard and the school’s acceptance rate is 80%. The tuition at…

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    80% acceptance
    48% graduation rate
    1,220 undergrads
    $19,117 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 2,137 undergraduates at LSUS and the school’s acceptance rate is 89%. The tuition at LSUS…

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    89% acceptance
    33% graduation rate
    2,137 undergrads
    $7,793 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 6,243 undergraduates at Northwestern State and the school’s acceptance rate is 98%. The…

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    98% acceptance
    46% graduation rate
    6,243 undergrads
    $15,540 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 4,925 undergraduates at New Orleans and the school’s acceptance rate is 70%. The…

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    70% acceptance
    38% graduation rate
    4,925 undergrads
    $11,352 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 9,567 undergraduates at Southeastern Louisiana and the school’s acceptance rate is 99%. The tuition at…

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    99% acceptance
    44% graduation rate
    9,567 undergrads
    $12,387 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 3,600 undergraduates at LSUA and the school’s acceptance rate is 58%. The tuition at LSUA…

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    58% acceptance
    31% graduation rate
    3,600 undergrads
    $7,251 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 453 undergraduates at Holy Cross and the school’s acceptance rate is 87%.…

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    87% acceptance
    36% graduation rate
    453 undergrads
    $18,173 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 5,171 undergraduates at Southern University and the school’s acceptance rate…

    Southern University and A & M College is a public…

    54% acceptance
    30% graduation rate
    5,171 undergrads
    $17,701 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 4,163 undergraduates at Grambling State and the school’s acceptance rate is 42%. The tuition at…

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    42% acceptance
    37% graduation rate
    4,163 undergrads
    $15,760 net price
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    Southern University at New Orleans

    New Orleans, LA • Public, City

    Southern University at New Orleans is a public 4-year college located in New Orleans, Louisiana. There are currently 1,144 undergraduates at SUNO and the school’s acceptance rate is 94%. The…

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    94% acceptance
    17% graduation rate
    1,144 undergrads
    $18,295 net price
    About the Data

    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.

    State grants in Louisiana

    Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS)

    The Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) is a series of merit-based scholarships for Louisiana Students who attend Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) approved high schools. For each award there are specific requirements for things like minimum GPA and minimum ACT scores. There are four different scholarships included in this program:

    GO Grant

    The GO Grant is a need-based grant for Louisiana residents. Students will receive this grant as long as they are enrolled at least half-time and receive the Federal Pell Grant. 

    Alabama tuition reciprocity agreements

    Louisiana is a part of the Southern Regional Education Board Academic Common Market, which allows students going to public institutions to out-of-state schools and pay in-state tuition, if their degree is not offered in their home state. These tuition discounts allow students in Louisiana to attend institutions in the following states, and vice versa:

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    Frequently asked questions about colleges in Louisiana

    What is the hardest school in Louisiana to get into?

     The school with the lowest acceptance rate in Louisiana is Tulane University of Louisiana with an acceptance rate of only 10%. While this school would definitely be considered a little more difficult to get into, it is important to apply to more difficult schools, typically referred to as reach schools.

    Does Louisiana have tuition reciprocity?

     Yes! Louisiana is one of the 15 states in the Southern Regional Education Board Academic Common Market. This means students have the opportunity to go to out of state schools, and still receive discounted in-state tuition.

    Why should I study in Louisiana?

     Louisiana has an interesting mix of both southern American culture, as well as French culture, specifically Cajun French. When you think of Louisiana you might think of the city of New Orleans, which is known for its Mardi Gras celebrations. This state is a great place for lovers of jazz music comfort food like crawfish and beignets. The unique culture of Louisiana also makes for a great educational experience with a wide range of areas to study, like law, architecture, medicine, and especially arts and music.
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