Louisiana College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5698 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1601 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1516 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #2108 of 2,622 | For Family medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 832
- Graduates
- 194
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 72% | 79% |
| Applicants | 579 | 330 | 249 |
| Admissions | 432 | 236 | 196 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 178 | 108 | 70 |
508 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
210 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Louisiana College are 1020-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
125 or 70%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Louisiana College are 18-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 627 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 270 (26%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 47 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 36 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 27 (3%) |
| Asian | 6 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Louisiana College is $14,566 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 | $14,553 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,150 |
| $48-75K | $17,163 |
| $75-110K | $14,936 |
| $110K+ | $16,323 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,590 | $8,100 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,590 | $8,100 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,590 | $8,100 |
| Fee in-district | $130 | $425 |
| Fee in-state | $130 | $425 |
| Fee out-of-state | $130 | $425 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 703 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,646 |
| Room charge | $3,436 |
| Meal charge | $4,210 |
Louisiana College majors
Louisiana College has granted 156 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs and 78 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 | 33 | ||
| Social Work | 15 | 17 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 28 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 17 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 12 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 11 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 11 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | ||
| Psychology, General | 10 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Computer Science | 2 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 2 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Sports Communication | 1 | ||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 11 | 156 | 78 |
Louisiana College has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 24% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Louisiana College has published 315 scientific papers with 4,482 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 21 |
| 1992 | 4 | 33 |
| 1993 | 6 | 28 |
| 1994 | 5 | 27 |
| 1995 | 8 | 28 |
| 1996 | 11 | 33 |
| 1997 | 4 | 37 |
| 1998 | 4 | 30 |
| 1999 | 6 | 42 |
| 2000 | 3 | 33 |
| 2001 | 7 | 44 |
| 2002 | 2 | 59 |
| 2003 | 3 | 44 |
| 2004 | 3 | 64 |
| 2005 | 6 | 75 |
| 2006 | 4 | 79 |
| 2007 | 7 | 96 |
| 2008 | 2 | 84 |
| 2009 | 5 | 122 |
| 2010 | 4 | 137 |
| 2011 | 7 | 124 |
| 2012 | 8 | 114 |
| 2013 | 13 | 125 |
| 2014 | 10 | 149 |
| 2015 | 6 | 157 |
| 2016 | 15 | 177 |
| 2017 | 14 | 209 |
| 2018 | 9 | 183 |
| 2019 | 17 | 230 |
| 2020 | 12 | 275 |
| 2021 | 14 | 253 |
| 2022 | 10 | 321 |
| 2023 | 14 | 298 |
Notable alumni
-
Jimmie Davis
- Occupations
- entrepreneurcomposersinger-songwriterpoliticiansinger
- Biography
-
James Houston Davis was an American singer, songwriter, and 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.
-
George S. Long
- Occupations
- politiciandentistlawyer
- Biography
-
George Shannon Long was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana. He was also a member of the Long family.
-
Chris Broadwater
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- 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 | 193 |
| 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 |