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Louisiana College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 700
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 76%
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Pineville, Louisiana, Louisiana College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that Louisiana College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Louisiana College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Louisiana College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Louisiana College is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Louisiana College is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Louisiana College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,950

Cost of attendance at Louisiana College in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $8,756
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,950

Cost of attendance at Louisiana College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $18,188
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Louisiana College received on average $13,274 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,274
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 119 51% $5,083 $604,863
Other Federal Grant 119 51% $5,484 $652,599
State Grant/Scholarships 139 59% $4,826 $670,851
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 220 94% $7,319 $1,610,139
Total Grant & Scholarships 221 94% $13,274 $2,933,589

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Louisiana College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Louisiana College students is 27.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.5%.

27.5%

  • African American 11.8% 10 students
  • white 39.1% 43 students
  • hispanic 28.6% 2 students
  • International Students 50.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Sooner Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Red River Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Red River Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Red River Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Louisiana College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Louisiana College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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