Best Louisiana Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Louisiana for 2023

There are 60 colleges and universities in Louisiana enrolling 241,792 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Louisiana below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Louisiana offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Louisiana is home to nationally ranked institutions like Louisiana State University, Xavier University of Louisiana and Our Lady of the Lake College. The highest ranked college in Louisiana is Louisiana State University and the top rated public state college is also Louisiana State University.

Local college options can be explored in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport or other cities.


60 results

List of the Best Louisiana Colleges

Louisiana State University
L
Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 35,912enrollment
  • $20,352net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

Xavier University of Louisiana
X
HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Xavier University of Louisiana

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 3,604enrollment
  • $19,066net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 990-1150SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Our Lady of the Lake College
O
Baton Rouge, LA
 

Our Lady of the Lake College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,315enrollment
  • $14,531net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA

Louisiana Tech University
L
Ruston, LA

Louisiana Tech University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#4 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 11,037enrollment
  • $11,630net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
L
Lafayette, LA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 16,225enrollment
  • $12,706net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1198SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

University of New Orleans
N
New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 7,953enrollment
  • $11,256net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1280SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

University of Louisiana Monroe
L
Monroe, LA
 

University of Louisiana Monroe

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 8,718enrollment
  • $10,134net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1270SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Louisiana College
L
Pineville, LA

Louisiana College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,135enrollment
  • $14,625net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 940-1080SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Nicholls State University
N
Thibodaux, LA
 

Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 6,225enrollment
  • $12,621net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1038-1228SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 17

McNeese State University
M
Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 6,454enrollment
  • $9,721net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

Louisiana State University Alexandria
L
Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University Alexandria

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 3,771enrollment
  • $7,302net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 970-1210SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Louisiana State University Shreveport
L
Shreveport, LA

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 8,881enrollment
  • $8,676net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 870-1070SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

Southeastern Louisiana University
S
Hammond, LA

Southeastern Louisiana University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 13,456enrollment
  • $12,206net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
N
Natchitoches, LA
 

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 10,735enrollment
  • $12,938net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 920-1120SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 6

Dillard University
D
HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,202enrollment
  • $19,016net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 960-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Southern University and A & M College
S
HBCU
Baton Rouge, LA

Southern University and A & M College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 7,400enrollment
  • $16,518net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 840-1015SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Grambling State University
G
HBCU
Grambling, LA

Grambling State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#17 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 5,270enrollment
  • $16,384net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 822-1040SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Central Louisiana Technical College Alexandria Campus
C
Alexandria, LA
 

Central Louisiana Technical College Alexandria Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,087enrollment
  • $6,837net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA