Lens covers 15 four-year colleges in Louisiana, 11 public and 4 private. They range from Southern University at New Orleans (1,055 undergraduates) to Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (30,594). Acceptance rates run from 14% to 99%, and 11 of the 15 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 15 four-year colleges in Louisiana
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillard University | New Orleans | 1,063 | 42% | $23,918 |
| Grambling State University | Grambling | 4,164 | 45% | $7,683 in-state · $16,706 out-of-state |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge | 30,594 | 73% | $11,954 in-state · $28,631 out-of-state |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston | 8,312 | 86% | $10,125 in-state · $16,866 out-of-state |
| Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans | 2,812 | 93% | $49,440 |
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles | 5,005 | 78% | $8,489 in-state · $9,989 out-of-state |
| Nicholls State University | Thibodaux | 4,737 | 91% | $8,149 in-state · $9,242 out-of-state |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond | 9,514 | 99% | $8,373 in-state · $20,851 out-of-state |
| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge | 5,519 | 35% | $9,922 in-state · $17,272 out-of-state |
| Southern University at New Orleans | New Orleans | 1,055 | 79% | $8,054 in-state · $16,954 out-of-state |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans | 7,767 | 14% | $68,678 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette | 12,428 | 87% | $10,418 in-state · $24,146 out-of-state |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe | 5,022 | 85% | $9,190 in-state · $21,290 out-of-state |
| University of New Orleans | New Orleans | 4,638 | 74% | $9,172 in-state · $14,008 out-of-state |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans | 2,628 | 69% | $28,733 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Louisiana admit at least half of applicants? 11 of the 15: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Louisiana Tech University, Loyola University New Orleans, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, Southern University at New Orleans, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of Louisiana at Monroe, University of New Orleans, Xavier University of Louisiana (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Louisiana? Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the largest, with 30,594 undergraduates, and Southern University at New Orleans is the smallest, with 1,055 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Louisiana are public? 11 of the 15 are public and 4 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.