Most affordable colleges with strong academics in Louisiana
The lowest net prices among colleges with an Academic Excellence grade of B or better.
Most affordable colleges with strong academics in Louisiana3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by net price.
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 net price from federal data (the average yearly cost after grants, College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by net price, lowest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public#2 in Louisiana
- Net price $19,151 a year
- 69% graduate
- 2
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit#7 in Louisiana
- Net price $23,696 a year
- 59% graduate
- 3
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll#1 in Louisiana
- Net price $39,949 a year
- 86% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $19,151 | $20,500 | $61,251 | 69% |
| Loyola University New Orleans | $23,696 | $26,000 | $52,927 | 59% |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $39,949 | $20,500 | $63,268 | 86% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
- Alabama 5
- Arizona 4
- Arkansas 5
- California 63
- Colorado 6
- Connecticut 13
- District of Columbia 5
- Florida 21
- Georgia 9
- Illinois 21
- Indiana 21
- Iowa 16
- Kansas 4
- Kentucky 7
- Maine 9
- Maryland 15
- Massachusetts 47
- Michigan 20
- Minnesota 19
- Missouri 18
- Nebraska 8
- New Hampshire 5
- New Jersey 17
- New York 79
- North Carolina 17
- Ohio 33
- Oklahoma 4
- Oregon 11
- Pennsylvania 60
- Rhode Island 9
- South Carolina 10
- Tennessee 10
- Texas 20
- Utah 4
- Vermont 6
- Virginia 20
- Washington 13
- Wisconsin 15