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Colleges with the most faculty per student in Louisiana

Colleges with the fewest students for each faculty member.

Colleges with the most faculty per student in Louisiana3 schools

3 schools qualify, ranked by students per faculty member.

How this list is made

  • Schools in Louisiana.
  • Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
  • Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
  • Has a student-to-faculty ratio from federal data (College Scorecard).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by students per faculty member, fewest first.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    Tulane University of Louisiana

    New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll

    #1 in Louisiana

    • 7 students per faculty member
    • 8,077 undergraduates
  2. 2

    Loyola University New Orleans

    New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit

    #7 in Louisiana

    • 12 students per faculty member
    • 3,205 undergraduates
  3. 3

    Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

    Baton Rouge, LA · Public

    #2 in Louisiana

    • 21 students per faculty member
    • 32,574 undergraduates

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
Tulane University of Louisiana$39,949$20,500$63,26886%
Loyola University New Orleans$23,696$26,000$52,92759%
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College$19,151$20,500$61,25169%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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