Most selective colleges in Louisiana

Colleges that admit the smallest share of applicants.

Most selective colleges in Louisiana3 schools

3 schools qualify, ranked by admission rate.

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 an admission rate from federal data (College Scorecard). Average SAT scores are shown where the college reports them.
Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
Ordered by admission rate, lowest first. Selectivity measures demand for places, not the quality of teaching.

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

1
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
#1 in Louisiana
- Admits 14%
- Average SAT 1448
2
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public
#2 in Louisiana
- Admits 73%
- Average SAT 1285
3
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit
#7 in Louisiana
- Admits 93%

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
Tulane University of Louisiana	$39,949	$20,500	$63,268	86%
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%

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