HighSchoolOS Best Colleges in Louisiana
The strongest colleges and universities in Louisiana, ranked by graduation rate and selectivity, with verified acceptance rates, net price, and test scores for this admissions cycle.
Explore this ranking interactively| # | School | Location | Acceptance | SAT avg | Net price | Grad rate | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | 14.0% | 1,448 | $39,949 | 86% | 7,767 |
| 2 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA | 73% | 1,285 | $19,151 | 69% | 30,594 |
| 3 | Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | 93% | n/a | $23,696 | 59% | 2,812 |
| 4 | Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | 56% | 1,144 | $23,624 | 56% | 685 |
| 5 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | 87% | 1,219 | $13,530 | 53% | 12,428 |
| 6 | University of Holy Cross | New Orleans, LA | 74% | n/a | $15,635 | 49% | 471 |
| 7 | Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | 69% | 1,080 | $17,127 | 49% | 2,628 |
| 8 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Baton Rouge, LA | 99% | n/a | $18,552 | 45% | 821 |
| 9 | Dillard University | New Orleans, LA | 42% | 1,050 | $22,094 | 43% | 1,063 |
| 10 | University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | 74% | 1,052 | $12,384 | 38% | 4,638 |
| 11 | Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge, LA | 35% | 942 | $20,077 | 27% | 5,519 |
| 12 | Southern University at New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | 79% | 944 | $14,810 | 13.1% | 1,055 |
Acceptance rate, net price (average cost after aid), and graduation rate are from the most recent federal data; test ranges and deadlines are verified against each school for the 2025-2026 cycle. Click any school for its full profile, deadlines, and supplemental essay prompts.