Louisiana Colleges
26 colleges in Louisiana report verified cost and acceptance-rate data. The average cost of attendance across these schools is $32,892 per year, with an average acceptance rate of 72%. The most affordable option is Louisiana State University at Alexandria at $15,550 per year, while Tulane University of Louisiana is the highest-cost school on this list at $87,004 per year. Use the table below to compare Louisiana colleges side by side before you apply.
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| School | Location | Type | Cost of attendance | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria | Alexandria, LA | public | $15,550 | 92% |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | public | $19,461 | 51% |
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA | public | $22,810 | 78% |
| University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | public | $23,431 | 74% |
| Nicholls State University | Thibodaux, LA | public | $23,481 | 91% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond, LA | public | $23,604 | 99% |
| Southern University at New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | public | $23,905 | 79% |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA | public | $24,280 | 86% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | public | $24,884 | 87% |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe, LA | public | $24,932 | 85% |
| Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | public | $25,367 | 45% |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LA | public | $25,431 | 93% |
| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge, LA | public | $26,341 | 35% |
| University of Holy Cross | New Orleans, LA | private | $27,541 | 74% |
| Herzing University-New Orleans | Metairie, LA | community | $28,414 | 92% |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Baton Rouge, LA | private | $28,490 | 99% |
| Louisiana Culinary Institute | Baton Rouge, LA | community | $30,162 | 38% |
| Louisiana Christian University | Pineville, LA | private | $33,791 | 77% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA | public | $34,705 | 73% |
| Chamberlain University-Louisiana | Jefferson, LA | private | $38,480 | 100% |
| Academy of Interactive Entertainment | Lafayette, LA | private | $38,727 | 43% |
| Dillard University | New Orleans, LA | private | $39,202 | 42% |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | private | $40,434 | 69% |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | private | $60,620 | 56% |
| Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | private | $64,157 | 93% |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | private | $87,004 | 14% |