Louisiana College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5808 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1622 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1536 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #2362 of 2,858 | For Family medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 803
- Graduates
- 147
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- lacollege.edu
Louisiana College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Louisiana College has an acceptance rate of 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 82% | 86% |
| Applicants | 549 | 328 | 221 |
| Admissions | 460 | 269 | 191 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 214 | 134 | 80 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 6 |
408 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
181 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 540 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 263 (28%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 56 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 41 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 33 (3%) |
| Asian | 6 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Louisiana College is $15,470 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,046 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,040 |
| $48-75K | $17,685 |
| $75-110K | $16,983 |
| $110K+ | $18,102 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,590 | $8,124 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,590 | $8,124 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,590 | $8,124 |
| Fee in-district | $150 | $400 |
| Fee in-state | $150 | $400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $150 | $400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 703 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,956 |
| Room charge | $3,558 |
| Meal charge | $4,398 |
Louisiana College majors
Louisiana College has granted 171 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs and 72 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Louisiana College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 36 | ||
| Social Work | 8 | 20 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 25 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 16 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 15 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 12 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 12 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | ||
| General Studies | 10 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Psychology, General | 6 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 4 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 3 | ||
| Sports Communication | 3 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Computer Science | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 2 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 2 | ||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Public Administration | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 15 | 171 | 72 |
Louisiana College has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 34% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Louisiana College has published 353 scientific papers with 5,729 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 34 |
| 1993 | 6 | 29 |
| 1994 | 5 | 30 |
| 1995 | 9 | 30 |
| 1996 | 11 | 36 |
| 1997 | 5 | 41 |
| 1998 | 5 | 36 |
| 1999 | 6 | 53 |
| 2000 | 2 | 48 |
| 2001 | 6 | 55 |
| 2002 | 3 | 65 |
| 2003 | 5 | 53 |
| 2004 | 4 | 78 |
| 2005 | 7 | 76 |
| 2006 | 5 | 91 |
| 2007 | 7 | 102 |
| 2008 | 4 | 110 |
| 2009 | 4 | 148 |
| 2010 | 4 | 149 |
| 2011 | 7 | 141 |
| 2012 | 9 | 126 |
| 2013 | 10 | 144 |
| 2014 | 10 | 171 |
| 2015 | 10 | 183 |
| 2016 | 17 | 199 |
| 2017 | 14 | 256 |
| 2018 | 11 | 195 |
| 2019 | 17 | 304 |
| 2020 | 16 | 481 |
| 2021 | 12 | 340 |
| 2022 | 11 | 396 |
| 2023 | 16 | 362 |
| 2024 | 9 | 340 |
Notable alumni
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Jimmie Davis
- Occupations
- politiciansinger-songwritercomposerentrepreneursongwriter
- Biography
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James Houston Davis was an American singer, songwriter, and Democratic Party politician. After achieving fame for releasing both sacred and popular songs, Davis served as governor of Louisiana from 1944 to 1948 and again from 1960 to 1964. As Governor, he was an opponent of efforts to desegregate Louisiana.
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George S. Long
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerdentist
- Biography
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George Shannon Long was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana. He was also a member of the Long family.
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Chris Broadwater
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Christopher D. Broadwater, known as Chris Broadwater, is an attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who was a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 86, which encompasses within Tangipahoa Parish the communities of Independence, Tickfaw, Natalbany, and northwestern Hammond, Broadwater's own city of residence. Broadwater first won office in 2011 and abruptly resigned in December 2017.
General info
| Alternative names | LC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 |
| Motto | Deo, Veritati, Patriae God, Truth, Country |
| Colors | orange, blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 182 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1140 College Dr Pineville, Louisiana, 71359 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,000 |
| Phone | 3184877011 |