College Costs in Louisiana

The 2024 Directory of Louisiana Colleges and Prices

Louisiana Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2024

How much does it cost to attend college in Louisiana?   The average annual in-state college tuition in Louisiana was $10,504 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $4,748 lower than the U.S. average and ranks Louisiana in the middle of the pack as the 40th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of -$428 from the 2019-2020 average of $10,932 and represents a -3.92% annual decline in tuition costs. The list of Louisiana colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 62 colleges and universities in Louisiana, the most popular being Louisiana State University with 31,072 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $8,038. Tulane University is the most expensive in Louisiana with an in-state tuition of $58,666.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2023 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2022-2023 academic year.


62 results

Tulane University
T
New Orleans, LA

Tulane University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$58,666 Tuition

 

  • 14,027enrollment
  • $50,263net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 31-33ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Louisiana State University
L
Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

$8,038 Tuition

#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

$23,996 Tuition

#1 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

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

Applications Due Jul 1

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

Southern University and A & M College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$4,979 Tuition

#12 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

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

Applications Due Aug 1

Grambling State University
G
HBCU
Grambling, LA

Grambling State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$5,140 Tuition

#13 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

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

Louisiana Tech University
L
Ruston, LA

Louisiana Tech University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

$6,401 Tuition

#3 Best Colleges in Louisiana

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

Loyola University New Orleans
L
New Orleans, LA

Loyola University New Orleans

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$43,160 Tuition

 

  • 4,397enrollment
  • $23,808net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

Baton Rouge Community College
B
Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

$3,237 Tuition

 

  • 9,284enrollment
  • $9,591net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Dillard University
D
HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$18,280 Tuition

#4 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

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

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
L
Lafayette, LA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$5,407 Tuition

#4 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

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

Southern University at New Orleans
S
HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Southern University at New Orleans

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$4,484 Tuition

 

  • 1,950enrollment
  • $14,999net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

University of New Orleans
N
New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$6,090 Tuition

#5 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

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

Applications Due Aug 1

University of Louisiana Monroe
L
Monroe, LA

University of Louisiana Monroe

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$5,788 Tuition

#3 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

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

Southeastern Louisiana University
S
Hammond, LA

Southeastern Louisiana University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$5,777 Tuition

#10 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

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

Applications Due Aug 1

Delgado Community College
D
New Orleans, LA

Delgado Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,335 Tuition

 

  • 12,377enrollment
  • $8,634net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Nicholls State University
N
Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$4,922 Tuition

#7 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

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

Louisiana State University Alexandria
L
Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University Alexandria

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$4,950 Tuition

#9 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

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

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
N
Natchitoches, LA

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$5,180 Tuition

#11 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

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

Louisiana State University Shreveport
L
Shreveport, LA

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$5,656 Tuition

#8 Best Public Universities 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

$19,590 Tuition

#3 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

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

McNeese State University
M
Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$5,147 Tuition

#6 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

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

Louisiana State University Eunice
L
Eunice, LA
 

Louisiana State University Eunice

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,868 Tuition

 

  • 3,038enrollment
  • $10,461net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 7

Bossier Parish Community College
B
Bossier City, LA
 

Bossier Parish Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

$3,435 Tuition

 

  • 6,312enrollment
  • $10,116net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.44Avg GPA

Sowela Technical Community College
S
Lake Charles, LA
 

Sowela Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,335 Tuition

 

  • 3,268enrollment
  • $8,996net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Acadiana Technical College Lafayette Campus
A
Lafayette, Louisiana
 

Acadiana Technical College Lafayette Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,656 Tuition

 

  • 3,829enrollment
  • $8,219net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Nunez Community College
N
Chalmette, LA
 

Nunez Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,335 Tuition

 

  • 2,393enrollment
  • $12,208net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.52Avg GPA

South Louisiana Community College
S
Lafayette, LA
 

South Louisiana Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,335 Tuition

 

  • 5,677enrollment
  • $10,135net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Northshore Technical Community College
N
Bogalusa, LA
 

Northshore Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,214 Tuition

 

  • 5,074enrollment
  • $9,072net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Southern University at Shreveport
S
HBCU
Shreveport, LA
 

Southern University at Shreveport

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,618 Tuition

 

  • 3,154enrollment
  • $10,091net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.0Avg GPA

Our Lady of Holy Cross College
O
New Orleans, LA
 

Our Lady of Holy Cross College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$14,040 Tuition

 

  • 1,120enrollment
  • $18,074net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 20

Medvance Institute Baton Rouge
M
Baton Rouge, LA
 

Medvance Institute Baton Rouge

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$15,748 Tuition

 

  • 375enrollment
  • $26,225net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

L E Fletcher Technical Community College
L
Houma, LA
 

L E Fletcher Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,335 Tuition

 

  • 2,047enrollment
  • $4,981net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Centenary College of Louisiana
C
Shreveport, LA

Centenary College of Louisiana

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$38,820 Tuition

 

  • 556enrollment
  • $30,050net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1260SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

Northeast Louisiana Technical College Delta Ouachita Campus
N
West Monroe, Louisiana
 

Northeast Louisiana Technical College Delta Ouachita Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,371 Tuition

 

  • 1,531enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

River Parishes Community College
R
Sorrento, LA
 

River Parishes Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,335 Tuition

 

  • 2,339enrollment
  • $8,359net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Central Louisiana Technical College Alexandria Campus
C
Alexandria, LA
 

Central Louisiana Technical College Alexandria Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,335 Tuition

#3 Best Value Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,226enrollment
  • $5,431net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Our Lady of the Lake College
O
Baton Rouge, LA
 

Our Lady of the Lake College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$13,886 Tuition

#2 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

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

Applications Due Aug 1

Baton Rouge College
B
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
 

Baton Rouge College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$11,880 Tuition

 

  • 46enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

University of Phoenix Shreveport Bossier
P
Bossier City, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Shreveport Bossier

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$9,480 Tuition

 

  • 133enrollment
  • $17,883net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe Campus
L
Monroe, Louisiana
 

Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,371 Tuition

 

  • 2,938enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

University of Phoenix Lafayette
P
Lafayette, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Lafayette

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$9,480 Tuition

 

  • 141enrollment
  • $18,341net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Northwest Louisiana Technical College
N
Minden, LA
 

Northwest Louisiana Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,214 Tuition

 

  • 970enrollment
  • $11,101net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Capital Area Technical College Baton Rouge Campus
C
Baton Rouge, LA
 

Capital Area Technical College Baton Rouge Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,237 Tuition

 

  • 1,202enrollment
  • $11,267net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

University of Phoenix Louisiana Campus
P
Metairie, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Louisiana Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$9,480 Tuition

 

  • 1,289enrollment
  • $18,420net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

South Central Louisiana Technical College Young Memorial Campus
S
Morgan City, LA
 

South Central Louisiana Technical College Young Memorial Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,202 Tuition

 

  • 190enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Career Technical College Shreveport
C
Shreveport, LA
 

Career Technical College Shreveport

Private 2 Year

2 reviews

$10,080 Tuition

 

  • 184enrollment
  • $20,316net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Delta School of Business and Technology
D
Lake Charles, LA
 

Delta School of Business and Technology

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$9,590 Tuition

 

  • 47enrollment
  • $16,956net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Remington College Lafayette Campus
R
Lafayette, LA
 

Remington College Lafayette Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$22,272 Tuition

 

  • 270enrollment
  • $26,317net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Herzing University Kenner
H
Kenner, LA
 

Herzing University Kenner

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$11,820 Tuition

 

  • 375enrollment
  • $22,996net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Remington College Shreveport Campus
R
Shreveport, LA
 

Remington College Shreveport Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$23,477 Tuition

 

  • 352enrollment
  • $25,435net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Court Reporting Institute of Louisiana
C
Baton Rouge, LA
 

Court Reporting Institute of Louisiana

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$10,800 Tuition

 

  • 2enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Blue Cliff College Metairie
B
Metairie, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Metairie

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$16,549 Tuition

 

  • 588enrollment
  • $24,565net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Virginia College
V
Baton Rouge, LA
 

Virginia College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$14,382 Tuition

 

  • 627enrollment
  • $24,606net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

University of Phoenix Baton Rouge
P
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Baton Rouge

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$9,480 Tuition

 

  • 287enrollment
  • $17,713net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Blue Cliff College Houma
B
Houma, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Houma

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$14,835 Tuition

 

  • 160enrollment
  • $25,946net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Saint Joseph Seminary College
S
St. Benedict, LA
 

Saint Joseph Seminary College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$22,300 Tuition

 

  • 107enrollment
  • $36,285net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Blue Cliff College Shreveport
B
Shreveport, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Shreveport

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$14,750 Tuition

 

  • 51enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Blue Cliff College Alexandria
B
Alexandria, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Alexandria

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$13,845 Tuition

 

  • 533enrollment
  • $24,522net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

McCann School of Business & Technology Monroe
M
Monroe, LA
 

McCann School of Business & Technology Monroe

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$9,828 Tuition

 

  • 165enrollment
  • $22,533net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Remington College Baton Rouge Campus
R
Baton Rouge, LA
 

Remington College Baton Rouge Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$14,968 Tuition

 

  • 152enrollment
  • $27,917net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
N
New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$9,840 Tuition

 

  • 1,855enrollment
  • $13,898net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 9

Louisiana Delta Community College
L
Monroe, LA
 

Louisiana Delta Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,214 Tuition

 

  • 4,105enrollment
  • $8,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.41Avg GPA