Louisiana Colleges for a Low ACT Score

Getting into college in Louisiana with a low ACT score.

College admission test taking is stressful. Not everyone rocks their ACT test. A low score doesn't mean you can't get into college. We've prepared a list of all selective admission, four year Louisiana colleges which are likely to accept students who scored in the lower fifty percentile on the ACT. Based on school admission history, an applicant with a lower than average ACT has a good chance to get into these 13 schools. Schools are listed in order from low ACT score to highest.
Louisiana Low ACT Public Private 4 year

13 results

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

Southern University and A & M College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

 

#13 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 7,341enrollment
  • $18,937net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 798-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Grambling State University
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HBCU
Grambling, LA

Grambling State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,114enrollment
  • $19,092net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 860-1150SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

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Dillard University
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,122enrollment
  • $18,551net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 976-1153SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Southern University at New Orleans
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Southern University at New Orleans

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

16 Average ACT Score

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  • 2,059enrollment
  • $14,825net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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University of New Orleans
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New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 6,601enrollment
  • $11,190net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1320SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Louisiana Monroe
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Monroe, LA

University of Louisiana Monroe

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

 

#3 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 8,272enrollment
  • $11,160net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1350SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Southeastern Louisiana University
S
Hammond, LA

Southeastern Louisiana University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 13,861enrollment
  • $12,007net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Nicholls State University
N
Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

 

#8 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 6,180enrollment
  • $11,029net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 928-1145SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

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Louisiana State University Alexandria
L
Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University Alexandria

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

 

#11 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,330enrollment
  • $8,081net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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Natchitoches, LA

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 8,847enrollment
  • $13,156net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 925-1243SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Louisiana State University Shreveport
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Shreveport, LA

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 9,736enrollment
  • $7,554net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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Louisiana College
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Pineville, LA

Louisiana College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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  • 950enrollment
  • $15,470net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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McNeese State University
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Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 6,060enrollment
  • $11,393net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 810-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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