17 Best colleges for Astrophysics and Astronomy in Louisiana

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EduRank

Below is a list of best universities in Louisiana ranked based on their research performance in Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 696K citations received by 15.8K academic papers made by 17 universities in Louisiana was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
74%
Average SAT
1240
Average ACT
27
Receiving Aid
93%

2. Tulane University of Louisiana

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
15%
Average SAT
1450
Average ACT
32
Net Price
$50,631

3. University of New Orleans

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
67%
Average SAT
1140
Average ACT
20
Receiving Aid
97%

4. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
27%
Enrollment
2,683
Male:Female
28:72
Founded
1931

5. University of Louisiana at Lafayette

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
89%
Average SAT
1188
Average ACT
25
Receiving Aid
96%

6. Louisiana Tech University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
73%
Average SAT
1168
Average ACT
24
Receiving Aid
97%

7. Southern University and A&M College

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
50%
Average SAT
899
Average ACT
17
Receiving Aid
97%

8. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Enrollment
1,045
Male:Female
37:63
Founded
1969

9. Loyola University New Orleans

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
88%
Net Price
$26,150
Receiving Aid
100%
Average Aid
$36,073

10. Southeastern Louisiana University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
94%
Average ACT
22
Receiving Aid
96%
Average Aid
$10,447

11. Louisiana State University - Shreveport

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
83%
Average SAT
1075
Average ACT
22
Receiving Aid
94%

12. University of Louisiana at Monroe

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
75%
Average SAT
1200
Average ACT
22
Receiving Aid
99%

13. McNeese State University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
68%
Average SAT
965
Average ACT
21
Receiving Aid
91%

14. Northwestern State University of Louisiana

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
94%
Average SAT
1084
Average ACT
21
Receiving Aid
98%

15. Nicholls State University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
96%
Average SAT
1037
Average ACT
21
Receiving Aid
95%

16. Xavier University of Louisiana

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
74%
Average SAT
1046
Average ACT
22
Net Price
$17,874

17. Grambling State University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
24%
Average SAT
1005
Average ACT
17
Receiving Aid
95%

Closest to Louisiana states to learn Astrophysics and Astronomy

State
Universities
Unis
Best university country rank
Best uni United States Flag rank
Mississippi 7 164
Arkansas 9 142
Alabama 16 91
Oklahoma 9 72
Texas 53 15
Tennessee 20 63
Georgia 25 32
Missouri 16 45
Kentucky 13 68
Kansas 10 82
Illinois 35 10
Florida 28 29
South Carolina 14 98
Indiana 20 33
North Carolina 24 47
Iowa 11 53
New Mexico 6 69
Ohio 34 21
Nebraska 7 93
West Virginia 5 108
Virginia 28 36
Colorado 14 20
Wisconsin 21 19
Michigan 21 8
District of Columbia 8 101
Maryland 18 14
South Dakota 7 242
Minnesota 21 28
Pennsylvania 63 12
New Jersey 18 6
Arizona 5 7
North Dakota 3 206
Utah 6 50
New York 85 9
Connecticut 18 22
Rhode Island 6 51
Massachusetts 48 4
Vermont 4 169
New Hampshire 8 75
Montana 4 109
Idaho 4 170
Maine 7 202
California 73 1
Oregon 14 74
Puerto Rico 6 306
Washington 16 11
Alaska 3 116
Hawaii 4 61