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 Louisiana

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
73% admit
Tuition
$8,038
ACT
ACT 24–30

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

Lafayette, LA
NCAA D1
Admit
87% admit
Tuition
$19,135
ACT
ACT 23–28

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

Hammond, LA
NCAA D1
Admit
99% admit
Tuition
$18,255
ACT
ACT 18–24

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

Ruston, LA
NCAA D1
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$13,142
ACT
ACT 21–27

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

New Orleans, LA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
14% admit
Tuition
$56,684
ACT
ACT 31–34

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

Alexandria, LA
Very Safe
Admit
92% admit
Tuition
$4,984
ACT
ACT 17–22

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

Natchitoches, LA
NCAA D1
Admit
93% admit
Tuition
$15,968
ACT
ACT 18–24

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

Baton Rouge, LA
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
35% admit
Tuition
$4,973
ACT
ACT 15–19

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

Monroe, LA
NCAA D1
Admit
85% admit
Tuition
$17,888
ACT
ACT 18–24

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

Lake Charles, LA
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$13,185
ACT
ACT 18–23

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

Thibodaux, LA
NCAA D1
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$6,015
ACT
ACT 19–24

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

New Orleans, LA
NCAA D1
Admit
74% admit
Tuition
$10,926
ACT
ACT 17–23

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, LA
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
45% admit
Tuition
$5,140
ACT
ACT 15–19

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

New Orleans, LA
Admit
93% admit
Tuition
$41,698
ACT

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

New Orleans, LA
HBCU
Admit
69% admit
Tuition
$23,411
ACT
ACT 19–24

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

Shreveport, LA
Admit
51% admit
Tuition
$5,656
ACT
ACT 18–24

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

New Orleans, LA
HBCU
Admit
42% admit
Tuition
$17,410
ACT
ACT 18–22

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

New Orleans, LA
HBCU
Admit
79% admit
Tuition
$13,384
ACT
ACT 15–20

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

Baton Rouge, LA
Admit
99% admit
Tuition
$13,488
ACT

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

Shreveport, LA
NCAA D3
Admit
56% admit
Tuition
$38,060
ACT
ACT 20–25

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

Pineville, LA
Admit
77% admit
Tuition
$17,850
ACT

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

Jefferson, LA
Very Safe
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
$18,549
ACT

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

New Orleans, LA
Very Safe
Admit
74% admit
Tuition
$13,440
ACT

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

Metairie, LA
Very Safe
Admit
92% admit
Tuition
$13,320
ACT

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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