Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Pineville, Louisiana |
| Online | lacollege.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Pineville, Louisiana, across the Red River from Alexandria, Louisiana College is a private Baptist institution founded in 1906. The 81-acre suburban campus features traditional red-brick academic buildings and residence halls set among pine trees typical of central Louisiana. The college maintains a selective liberal arts curriculum with notable programs in nursing, business administration, and education, while also emphasizing Christian values throughout its academic offerings. Most undergraduate students live in one of the six residence halls on campus, and the Louisiana College Wildcats compete in NCAA Division III athletics as members of the American Southwest Conference. The campus lies approximately 3 hours from New Orleans and Baton Rouge, serving primarily students from Louisiana and neighboring states.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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
Rankings for Louisiana College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#770 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#496 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Louisiana
#17 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1190 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| GPA | 3.35 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 23% |
| Education | 9% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Business | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159568 IPEDS survey data for Louisiana College.
Current students may use the Louisiana College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024