Colleges in Louisiana
Louisiana is home to 76 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.
Top Colleges by Enrollment
76 total in LouisianaLouisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public 4-year institution in Baton Rouge, LA. Enrollment: ~30,594 students. Admissions are accessible (73% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $8,038/year.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public 4-year institution in Lafayette, LA. Enrollment: ~12,428 students. Admissions are accessible (87% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,135/year.
Southeastern Louisiana University
Southeastern Louisiana University is a public 4-year institution in Hammond, LA. Enrollment: ~9,514 students. Admissions are accessible (99% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,255/year.
Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University is a public 4-year institution in Ruston, LA. Enrollment: ~8,312 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,142/year.
Tulane University of Louisiana
Tulane University of Louisiana is a private 4-year institution in New Orleans, LA. Enrollment: ~7,767 students. Admissions are highly selective (14% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $56,684/year.
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Louisiana State University-Alexandria is a public 4-year institution in Alexandria, LA. Enrollment: ~5,632 students. Admissions are accessible (92% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $4,984/year.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public 4-year institution in Natchitoches, LA. Enrollment: ~5,519 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,968/year.
Southern University and A & M College
Southern University and A & M College is a public 4-year institution in Baton Rouge, LA. Enrollment: ~5,519 students. Admissions are selective (35% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $4,973/year.
University of Louisiana at Monroe
University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public 4-year institution in Monroe, LA. Enrollment: ~5,022 students. Admissions are accessible (85% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,888/year.
McNeese State University
McNeese State University is a public 4-year institution in Lake Charles, LA. Enrollment: ~5,005 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,185/year.
Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University is a public 4-year institution in Thibodaux, LA. Enrollment: ~4,737 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $6,015/year.
University of New Orleans
University of New Orleans is a public 4-year institution in New Orleans, LA. Enrollment: ~4,638 students. Admissions are accessible (74% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $10,926/year.
Grambling State University
Grambling State University is a public 4-year institution in Grambling, LA. Enrollment: ~4,164 students. Admissions are accessible (45% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $5,140/year.
Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola University New Orleans is a private 4-year institution in New Orleans, LA. Enrollment: ~2,812 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,698/year.
Xavier University of Louisiana
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private 4-year institution in New Orleans, LA. Enrollment: ~2,628 students. Admissions are accessible (69% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $23,411/year.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a public 4-year institution in Shreveport, LA. Enrollment: ~2,153 students. Admissions are accessible (51% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $5,656/year.
Dillard University
Dillard University is a private 4-year institution in New Orleans, LA. Enrollment: ~1,063 students. Admissions are accessible (42% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,410/year.
Southern University at New Orleans
Southern University at New Orleans is a public 4-year institution in New Orleans, LA. Enrollment: ~1,055 students. Admissions are accessible (79% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,384/year.
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a private 4-year institution in Baton Rouge, LA. Enrollment: ~821 students. Admissions are accessible (99% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,488/year.
Centenary College of Louisiana
Centenary College of Louisiana is a private 4-year institution in Shreveport, LA. Enrollment: ~685 students. Admissions are accessible (56% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $38,060/year.
Louisiana Christian University
Louisiana Christian University is a private 4-year institution in Pineville, LA. Enrollment: ~672 students. Admissions are accessible (77% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,850/year.
Chamberlain University-Louisiana
Chamberlain University-Louisiana is a 4-year institution in Jefferson, LA. Enrollment: ~622 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,549/year.
University of Holy Cross
University of Holy Cross is a private 4-year institution in New Orleans, LA. Enrollment: ~471 students. Admissions are accessible (74% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,440/year.
Herzing University-New Orleans
Herzing University-New Orleans is a private 4-year institution in Metairie, LA. Enrollment: ~346 students. Admissions are accessible (92% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,320/year.
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