Louisiana Colleges
In 2019, 67,657 students received a degree from a college in Louisiana, making it rank #26 in terms of graduations. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $10,559 per year to get their degree at a college in Louisiana, while out of state students will pay an average of $13,148 per year.
About 67% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,323 per year.
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There are 30,861 students at Louisiana State University in total, 22,060 of which are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Louisiana State University undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.
About 74% of students who apply get accepted. Around 43% of accepted students are men, and 57% are women.
36% of Louisiana State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,626 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Louisiana State University is $40,200.
There are 6,716 full-time undergraduates at Tulane, and 12,384 students altogether. It takes the average Tulane undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.
This a very selective school with only 21% of students getting accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.
28% of Tulane students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,544 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Tulane is $42,800.
There are 12,767 full-time undergraduates at UL Lafayette, and 17,297 students altogether. For undergraduates at UL Lafayette, the average graduation time is 4.8 years.
About 51% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.
Roughly 49% of students at UL Lafayette take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,109 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UL Lafayette is $32,800.
There are 14,239 students at Delgado Community College in total, 5,147 of which are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
Roughly 47% of students at Delgado Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,169 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 20.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,300 during the early-career years.
There are 3,347 students at SOWELA in total, 1,694 of which are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.
3% of SOWELA students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,889 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
Students who graduate from SOWELA with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,700 during the early years of their career after graduation.
There are 12,839 students at Louisiana Tech in total, 8,090 of which are full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Louisiana Tech is 4.4 years.
The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 65%. Around 52% of accepted students are men, and 48% are women.
Roughly 44% of students at Louisiana Tech take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,633 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
Students who graduate from Louisiana Tech with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,400 during the early years of their career after graduation.
There are 5,996 students at Louisiana State University - Shreveport in total, 1,641 of which are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Louisiana State University - Shreveport undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.
The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 84%. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.
Roughly 36% of students at Louisiana State University - Shreveport take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,714 a year. Louisiana State University - Shreveport has a 8.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,800 during the early-career years.
The total student population at Baton Rouge Community College is 7,908, of which 3,878 students are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.
Approximately 28% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,272 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from BRCC is $24,700.
There are 14,285 students at Southeastern in total, 8,998 of which are full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at Southeastern, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.
Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.
Roughly 49% of students at Southeastern take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,869 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.9% is close to the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,500 during the early-career years.
There are 1,121 full-time undergraduates at Central Louisiana Technical Community College, and 2,453 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.
Roughly 34% of students at Central Louisiana Technical Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,851 a year.
The total student population at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 10,572, of which 5,471 students are full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at NSU, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.
The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 80%. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.
57% of NSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,921 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.4% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,700 during the early-career years.
The total student population at Louisiana Delta Community College is 3,666, of which 1,876 students are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.
42% of LDCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,961 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 29.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from LDCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $20,400 during the early years of their career after graduation.
There are 4,995 students at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus in total, 1,517 of which are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.
45% of Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,080 a year.
The total student population at South Louisiana Community College is 6,534, of which 3,562 students are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.
Roughly 42% of students at South Louisiana Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,224 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 25.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from South Louisiana Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $23,100 during the early years of their career after graduation.
The total student population at Aveda Institute-Covington is 2,265, of which 2,265 students are full-time undergraduates. Aveda Institute-Covington has a freshman retention rate of 87%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.
Approximately 81% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $10,306 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 22.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $21,500 during the early-career years.
There are 9,181 students at ULM in total, 5,212 of which are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average ULM undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.
The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 75%. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.
Roughly 49% of students at ULM take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,024 a year. ULM has a 7.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,600 during the early-career years.
There are 6,734 students at Bossier Parish Community College in total, 3,541 of which are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.
41% of Bossier Parish Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,927 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 23.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $22,800 during the early-career years.
There are 4,737 full-time undergraduates at UNO, and 7,964 students altogether. It takes the average UNO undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.
About 57% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 48% are men and 52% are women.
Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,077 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
Students who graduate from UNO with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,500 during the early years of their career after graduation.
The total student population at McNeese State University is 7,629, of which 5,567 students are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average McNeese undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.
About 62% of students who apply get accepted. Around 43% of accepted students are men, and 57% are women.
Roughly 35% of students at McNeese take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,954 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from McNeese is $32,600.
The total student population at Nicholls State University is 6,327, of which 4,662 students are full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Nicholls State University is 4.7 years.
Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.
Roughly 51% of students at Nicholls State University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,142 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.4% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from Nicholls State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,600 during the early years of their career after graduation.
There are 1,023 full-time undergraduates at River Parishes Community College, and 2,342 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.
Roughly 39% of students at River Parishes Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,859 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from River Parishes Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,900 during the early years of their career after graduation.
The total student population at Northwest Louisiana Technical College is 1,130, of which 471 students are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
The total student population at Southern University and A & M College is 6,118, of which 4,530 students are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Southern University and A & M College undergraduate about 5.0 years to complete their degree.
About 45% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.
85% of Southern University and A & M College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,273 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southern University and A & M College is $27,300.
The total student population at Fletcher Technical Community College is 2,221, of which 1,086 students are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.
Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,071 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 30.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from Fletcher Technical Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,400 during the early years of their career after graduation.
There are 3,759 students at Loyola New Orleans in total, 2,446 of which are full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at Loyola New Orleans, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.
The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 69%. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.
67% of Loyola New Orleans students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,386 a year. Loyola New Orleans has a 6.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,700 during the early-career years.
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