The Best Value Louisiana Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Louisiana for 2024

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Louisiana based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking factored against the typical net price paid by students - to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2024 as the overall best value college in Louisiana is Louisiana State University with a 7 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $21,296 average net price. The highest value public state college is also Louisiana State University. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.


17 results

Louisiana State University
L
Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 37,348enrollment
  • $21,296net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Xavier University of Louisiana
X
HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Xavier University of Louisiana

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 3,419enrollment
  • $18,080net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1160SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Dillard University
D
HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $18,949net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 988-1176SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Grambling State University
G
HBCU
Grambling, LA

Grambling State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 5,058enrollment
  • $15,796net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 840-990SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Louisiana State University Alexandria
L
Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University Alexandria

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 4,289enrollment
  • $7,274net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Louisiana State University Shreveport
L
Shreveport, LA

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 8,721enrollment
  • $7,587net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1140SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Louisiana College
L
Pineville, LA

Louisiana College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 1,026enrollment
  • $14,566net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Louisiana Tech University
L
Ruston, LA

Louisiana Tech University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#8 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 10,839enrollment
  • $12,243net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1088-1280SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

McNeese State University
M
Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 6,230enrollment
  • $10,154net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

University of New Orleans
N
New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#10 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 7,111enrollment
  • $11,508net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 930-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Nicholls State University
N
Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 5,883enrollment
  • $12,365net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 938-1130SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

University of Louisiana Monroe
L
Monroe, LA

University of Louisiana Monroe

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 8,398enrollment
  • $11,353net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1085-1320SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
N
Natchitoches, LA

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 9,389enrollment
  • $14,238net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 955-1135SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Our Lady of the Lake College
O
Baton Rouge, LA
 

Our Lady of the Lake College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 1,228enrollment
  • $15,916net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Southeastern Louisiana University
S
Hammond, LA

Southeastern Louisiana University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 13,465enrollment
  • $12,291net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Southern University and A & M College
S
HBCU
Baton Rouge, LA

Southern University and A & M College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 7,320enrollment
  • $16,959net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
L
Lafayette, LA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#17 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 15,219enrollment
  • $13,036net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1198SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA