Louisiana
Colleges in Louisiana
Louisiana has 30 accredited four-year colleges on College Compass Guide, each rated on academics and value from federal data; 3 are Compass Recommended.
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Highest-rated colleges in Louisiana
#1 in Louisiana
Tulane University of Louisiana
Compass ScoreExceptional · Top 4%New Orleans, LA · Value C+ · Academics A+
#2 in Louisiana
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Compass ScoreExcellent · Top 21%Baton Rouge, LA · Value B+ · Academics B+
#3 in Louisiana
Louisiana Tech University
Compass ScoreVery good · Top 33%Ruston, LA · Value B+ · Academics B
Top lists in Louisiana
- 24 schoolsBest colleges
- 17 schoolsBest colleges for nursing
- 10 schoolsBest colleges for engineering
- 23 schoolsBest colleges for business
- 20 schoolsBest colleges for education
- 22 schoolsBest colleges for biology and pre-med
- 22 schoolsBest colleges for psychology
- 14 schoolsBest colleges for computer science
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- 18 schoolsBest colleges for communications and journalism
- 21 schoolsBest colleges for accounting
- 12 schoolsBest colleges for finance
- 14 schoolsBest colleges for marketing
- 17 schoolsBest colleges for criminal justice
- 16 schoolsBest colleges for political science and pre-law
- 4 schoolsBest colleges for economics
- 20 schoolsBest colleges for history
- 20 schoolsBest colleges for English
- 20 schoolsBest colleges for mathematics
- 18 schoolsBest colleges for chemistry
- 17 schoolsBest colleges for music
- 16 schoolsBest colleges for art and design
- 11 schoolsBest colleges for exercise science and kinesiology
- 9 schoolsBest colleges for social work
- 3 schoolsBest value colleges
- 3 schoolsMost affordable colleges with strong academics
- 24 schoolsColleges with the highest graduation rates
- 8 schoolsBest small colleges
- 4 schoolsBest large colleges
- 12 schoolsBest mid-size colleges
- 12 schoolsBest colleges for NCAA Division I athletes
- 7 schoolsBest colleges for NAIA athletes
- 21 schoolsBest test-optional colleges
- 4 schoolsBest online colleges
- 3 schoolsColleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price
- 3 schoolsLowest net price for middle-income families
- 3 schoolsColleges with the lowest student debt
- 3 schoolsColleges with the best earnings for the price
- 3 schoolsColleges that pay for themselves fastest
- 3 schoolsBest value colleges in the South
- 3 schoolsColleges where the most freshmen return
- 3 schoolsColleges with the most faculty per student
- 3 schoolsColleges that spend the most on teaching
- 3 schoolsMost selective colleges
All colleges in Louisiana
| School | Compass Score | Value | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University of Louisiana Honor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value. New Orleans · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | A+Academics: A+ (grade A+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $39,949 | 13,078 | |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Baton Rouge · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $19,151 | 39,418 | |
| Louisiana Tech University RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Ruston · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $11,864 | 11,427 | |
| Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $23,624 | 648 | |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette · Public | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $13,530 | 15,345 | |
| Remington College-Shreveport Campus Shreveport · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $30,758 | 342 | |
| Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $23,696 | 4,351 | |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe · Public | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $13,466 | 8,272 | |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $7,022 | 9,736 | |
| Nicholls State University Thibodaux · Public | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $12,947 | 6,180 | |
| Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $17,127 | 3,181 | |
| Dillard University New Orleans · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $22,094 | 1,122 | |
| University of Holy Cross New Orleans · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $15,635 | 1,152 | |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond · Public | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $13,154 | 13,861 | |
| McNeese State University Lake Charles · Public | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $12,493 | 6,060 | |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches · Public | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $13,606 | 8,847 | |
| University of New Orleans New Orleans · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $12,384 | 6,601 | |
| Louisiana Christian University Pineville · Private nonprofit | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $13,113 | 950 | |
| Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge · Public | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $20,077 | 7,341 | |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Baton Rouge · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $18,552 | 1,204 | |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $7,065 | 5,330 | |
| Grambling State University Grambling · Public | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $19,809 | 5,114 | |
| Herzing University-New Orleans Metairie · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $21,269 | 368 | |
| Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans · Public | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $14,810 | 2,059 | |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans · Public | — | N/AValue: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | — | 2,683 |
| NationsUniversity New Orleans · Private nonprofit | — | N/AValue: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | — | 1,132 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport Shreveport · Public | — | N/AValue: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | — | 1,045 |
| Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge · Public | — | N/AValue: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | — | 908 |
| Chamberlain University-Louisiana Jefferson · Private for-profit | — | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | $30,791 | 517 |
| Bridges Christian College New Orleans · Private nonprofit | — | N/AValue: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $10,273 | 124 |
Common questions
How many colleges are in Louisiana?
Louisiana has 30 accredited four-year colleges on College Compass Guide.
Which colleges in Louisiana are Compass Recommended?
Tulane University of Louisiana, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Louisiana Tech University. Recommended means the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value (how it works).