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#3 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

Louisiana College

Pineville, Louisiana

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Overview

Enrollment

1,026
Louisiana College overview
Location Pineville, Louisiana
Online lacollege.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist
Louisiana College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Louisiana College, located in Pineville, Louisiana, is a private Baptist institution established in 1906. The college offers a variety of undergraduate degrees with a liberal arts foundation, and popular majors include Nursing, Education, and Business. Nestled in a residential area, the campus features a mix of historic and modernist architecture with opportunities for on-campus living in residence halls. Situated near the Red River, Louisiana College is approximately a 15-minute drive from Alexandria, the nearest urban center. The application process at Louisiana College is considered moderately selective. While not primarily known for its athletic programs, the college competes in the NCAA Division III as the Wildcats in various sports.

In the most recent statistical year 579 prospective students applied, and 432 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 178 enrolled in the school.  834 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 192 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $19,590 plus fees of $130. Louisiana College is ranked 770 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Louisiana College is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Louisiana College overview
SAT 1020/1190
ACT 18/23
GPA 3.35

Applications Accepted

74.6% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$19,590
Costs for Louisiana College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$130
Room and Board $7,646
Budget for Other Expenses$5,470
Total One Year Cost$34,136

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

31% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Louisiana College students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 23%
Education 9%
Biology 7%
Psychology 7%
Business 7%

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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024