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Louisiana College Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Louisiana College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

74.6%
Admission Difficulty for Louisiana College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Louisiana College is 74.6%.  Its admission rate is the 10th lowest in Louisiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Louisiana College and can you get accepted?

Louisiana College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 432 out of the 579 who applied were admitted.

Louisiana College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.35. 41% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Louisiana College?

75% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Louisiana College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.35 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1110 on the SAT
  • Score 20 on the ACT

Louisiana College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.35

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Louisiana College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Louisiana College are to have around a 3.35 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Louisiana College accepts 75% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Louisiana College is 3.35 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #12 in Louisiana for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Louisiana College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Louisiana College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 19.6% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.6% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 13.1% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 12.2% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.2% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 21.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.9% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.5% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Louisiana College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Louisiana College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 8% of students submitted SAT scores and 70% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1020-1190

Applicants Submitting SAT 

8%
SAT Scores for Louisiana College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 500
Math 25th Percentile 520
Composite 25th Percentile 1020
SAT Scores for Louisiana College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 590
Math 75th Percentile 600
Composite 75th Percentile 1190
Average SAT Score 1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Louisiana College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Louisiana College is 1110 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1020-1190. Students who get into Louisiana College score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers..  Louisiana College ranks #9 in the state of Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1110 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Louisiana College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1020 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1020, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 930, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Louisiana College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1105, you have around a 75% chance of being admitted. A 1190 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 85% chance of getting in.

Louisiana College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1190 and Above Good >85%
1105 to 1190 Avg + 75%-85%
1020 to 1105 Avg - 61%-75%
935 to 1020 Reach 45%-61%
Less than 935 Low <45%
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Louisiana College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-23 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

70%
ACT Scores for Louisiana College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 17
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for Louisiana College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 24
Math 75th Percentile 22
Composite 75th Percentile 23
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Louisiana College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Louisiana College is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 23.  The school ranks #15 in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 70 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Louisiana College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Louisiana College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Louisiana College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 75% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 87% with a 23 ACT score.

Louisiana College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >87%
20 to 23 Avg + 75%-87%
18 to 20 Avg - 64%-75%
16 to 18 Reach 52%-64%
Less than 16 Low <52%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Louisiana College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 249 330 579
Accepted 196 236 432
Acceptance Rate 79% 72% 75%
Enrolled 70 108 178
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 36% 46% 41%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Louisiana College is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Louisiana College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Louisiana College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Louisiana College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Louisiana College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.35 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1110 on the SAT and 20 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024