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57 Colleges
45,138 Yearly Graduations
$44,312 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,391 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Louisiana ranked #30 in the nation for degrees handed out in 2021. Around 45,138 students received some type of diploma that year. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Louisiana is $11,078 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $13,079 a year.

About 61% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,348 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Public Public vs. Private
6,917 Yearly Degrees
$11,958 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 27,825 undergraduates at Louisiana State University, of which 24,097 are full-time, and there are 34,285 students altogether. For undergraduates at Louisiana State University, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 73%. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

Roughly 35% of students at Louisiana State University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,615 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,326 during the early-career years.

#2

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
5,096 Yearly Degrees
$60,814 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 8,537 undergraduates at Tulane, of which 7,851 are full-time, and there are 13,927 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Tulane is 4.1 years.

This a very selective school with only 11% of students getting accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Roughly 26% of students at Tulane take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,913 a year. Tulane has a 3.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Tulane is $46,457.

Public Public vs. Private
3,710 Yearly Degrees
$7,327 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Louisiana State University - Shreveport is 9,955, of which 2,553 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,719 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Roughly 24% of students at Louisiana State University - Shreveport take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,640 a year. Louisiana State University - Shreveport has a 5.5% 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 $35,071 during the early-career years.

#4

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
3,604 Yearly Degrees
$10,346 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 16,450 students at UL Lafayette in total, 14,020 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 11,318 are full-time. For undergraduates at UL Lafayette, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

About 67% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Roughly 49% of students at UL Lafayette take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,098 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from UL Lafayette with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,980 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
2,190 Yearly Degrees
$8,289 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 14,426 students at Southeastern in total, 13,456 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 9,383 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,359 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.5% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Southeastern with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,197 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
2,110 Yearly Degrees
$10,065 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Louisiana Tech University is 11,126, of which 10,013 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,854 are full-time. It takes the average Louisiana Tech undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 64%. Around 52% of accepted students are men, and 48% are women.

43% of Louisiana Tech students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,450 a year. Louisiana Tech has a 5.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Louisiana Tech is $40,209.

Public Public vs. Private
2,052 Yearly Degrees
$8,672 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 10,321 undergraduates at NSU, of which 6,163 are full-time, and there are 11,447 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 69% are women.

59% of NSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,121 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.4% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NSU is $35,254.

Public Public vs. Private
1,869 Yearly Degrees
$9,058 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,929 undergraduates at ULM, of which 4,568 are full-time, and there are 8,888 students altogether. For undergraduates at ULM, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

47% of ULM students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,212 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from ULM is $34,857.

#9

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
1,641 Yearly Degrees
$9,072 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,895 undergraduates at UNO, of which 5,060 are full-time, and there are 8,375 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNO is 4.5 years.

About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

42% of UNO students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,244 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.6% 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 $36,166 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
1,469 Yearly Degrees
$7,946 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,769 students at Nicholls State University in total, 6,134 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,968 are full-time. For undergraduates at Nicholls State University, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

49% of Nicholls State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,667 a year. Nicholls State University has a 8.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Nicholls State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,674 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
1,395 Yearly Degrees
$8,380 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at McNeese State University is 7,284, of which 6,674 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,401 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

About 63% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Roughly 46% of students at McNeese take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,101 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,891 during the early-career years.

#12

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
1,187 Yearly Degrees
$9,842 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,917 students at Southern University and A & M College in total, 6,145 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,547 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

About 43% of students who apply get accepted. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Roughly 88% of students at Southern University and A & M College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,274 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%.

Students who graduate from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,782 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#13

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
1,185 Yearly Degrees
$4,079 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,792 full-time undergraduates at Delgado Community College, and 13,251 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 43% of students at Delgado Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,402 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Delgado Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,754 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,099 Yearly Degrees
$43,498 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,219 undergraduates at Loyola New Orleans, of which 2,955 are full-time, and there are 4,497 students altogether. It takes the average Loyola New Orleans undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

About 72% of students who apply get accepted. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 69% are women.

65% of Loyola New Orleans students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,982 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,432 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
875 Yearly Degrees
$10,376 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans is 2,827, of which 904 students are undergraduates and of those, 783 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

The student loan default rate of 1.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from LSU Health - New Orleans with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $59,482 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Grambling State University

Grambling, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
777 Yearly Degrees
$7,683 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,438 students at GSU in total, 4,511 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,041 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at GSU is 4.7 years.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Roughly 90% of students at GSU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,995 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,399 during the early-career years.

#17

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
700 Yearly Degrees
$4,205 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,387 full-time undergraduates at South Louisiana Community College, and 5,855 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

40% of South Louisiana Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,905 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,939 during the early-career years.

#18

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
590 Yearly Degrees
$4,284 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,090 students at Bossier Parish Community College in total, 2,892 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,755 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 19.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bossier Parish Community College is $26,047.

#19

Louisiana State University - Alexandria

Alexandria, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
565 Yearly Degrees
$6,974 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,066 full-time undergraduates at Louisiana State University - Alexandria, and 3,706 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Louisiana State University - Alexandria is 4.6 years.

About 64% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 23% are men and 77% are women.

45% of Louisiana State University - Alexandria students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,782 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.9% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Louisiana State University - Alexandria with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,533 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
563 Yearly Degrees
$26,398 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Xavier University of Louisiana is 3,383, of which 2,517 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,406 are full-time. It takes the average XULA undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 81%. Of the accepted students, 23% are men and 77% are women.

Approximately 71% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,676 a year. XULA has a 8.0% 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 $35,999 during the early-career years.

#21

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
560 Yearly Degrees
$4,221 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Baton Rouge Community College is 7,376, which includes 3,318 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

Approximately 32% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,256 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,013 during the early-career years.

#22

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
529 Yearly Degrees
$9,760 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 839 undergraduates at NOBTS, of which 155 are full-time, and there are 2,293 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#23

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
405 Yearly Degrees
$4,265 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,492 full-time undergraduates at SOWELA, and 2,914 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at SOWELA take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,961 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 22.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,818 during the early-career years.

#24

Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
359 Yearly Degrees
$7,059 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Southern University at New Orleans is 2,264, of which 1,941 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,069 are full-time. For undergraduates at SUNO, the average graduation time is 5.0 years.

About 72% of students who apply get accepted. Around 27% of accepted students are men, and 73% are women.

50% of SUNO students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,144 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,291 during the early-career years.

#25

River Parishes Community College

Gonzales, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
324 Yearly Degrees
$4,079 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,755 students at River Parishes Community College in total, 1,284 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Roughly 33% of students at River Parishes Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,901 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from River Parishes Community College is $29,246.

Other Louisiana Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Louisiana State University - Eunice 318
27 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University 299
28 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport 251
29 Louisiana College 250
30 Louisiana Delta Community College 225
31 ITI Technical College 219
32 University of Holy Cross 214
33 Dillard University 194
34 Nunez Community College 188
35 Southern University at Shreveport 178
36 Fletcher Technical Community College 166
37 Centenary College of Louisiana 157
38 Herzing University - Kenner 115
39 Northshore Technical Community College 114
40 Blue Cliff College - Alexandria 73
41 Louisiana Culinary Institute 55
42 Chamberlain University - Louisiana 53
43 Central Louisiana Technical Community College 47
44 Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College 42
44 McCann School of Business & Technology 42
46 Remington College - Lafayette Campus 35
46 Remington College - Shreveport Campus 35
48 Fortis College - Baton Rouge 32
49 Saint Joseph Seminary College 19
50 Baton Rouge School of Computers 16
51 Remington College - Baton Rouge Campus 13
52 Academy of Interactive Entertainment 10
53 Delta College of Arts & Technology 5
54 The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Xavier University of Louisiana 2
55 Infinity College 0
55 Digital Media Institute at InterTech 0
55 Blue Cliff College - Metairie 0

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