The Best Value Louisiana Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Louisiana for 2023

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Louisiana based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2023 as the overall best value college in Louisiana is Louisiana Tech University. The highest value public state college is also Louisiana Tech University. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.


17 results

Louisiana Tech University
L
Ruston, LA
Louisiana Tech University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Value in Louisiana

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

Applications Due Jun 1

Louisiana State University
L
Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Value 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

#3 Best Value 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

#4 Best Value in Louisiana

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

Dillard University
D
HBCU
New Orleans, LA
Dillard University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Value in Louisiana

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

Applications Due Jun 1

Grambling State University
G
HBCU
Grambling, LA
Grambling State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Value in Louisiana

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

Applications Due Jul 15

Louisiana State University Alexandria
L
Alexandria, LA
Louisiana State University Alexandria

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Value 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

#8 Best Value in Louisiana

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

Applications Due May 15

Louisiana College
L
Pineville, LA
Louisiana College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Value in Louisiana

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

McNeese State University
M
Lake Charles, LA
McNeese State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Value in Louisiana

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

Applications Due May 15

University of New Orleans
N
New Orleans, LA
University of New Orleans

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Value in Louisiana

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

Applications Due Jun 1

Nicholls State University
N
Thibodaux, LA
 
Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Value in Louisiana

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

Applications Due Jul 17

University of Louisiana Monroe
L
Monroe, LA
 
University of Louisiana Monroe

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Value in Louisiana

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

Applications Due Mar 1

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
N
Natchitoches, LA
 
Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Value in Louisiana

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

Applications Due Jul 6

Southeastern Louisiana University
S
Hammond, LA
Southeastern Louisiana University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Value in Louisiana

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

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

Applications Due May 1

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
L
Lafayette, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#17 Best Value in Louisiana

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

Applications Due Jun 1