Best Colleges in Louisiana

35
Universities
29
Community Colleges
64
Total Institutions

Explore 64 colleges and universities in Louisiana, ranked by the Repit College Score. Our ratings evaluate graduation rates, affordability, resources, and student experience.

#1
B+

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA • 13,078 students
Private Non-Profit
89%
Grad Rate
#2
B

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA • 39,418 students
Public
71%
Grad Rate
$22k
Net Price
12%
Off-Campus
#3
B

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA • 11,427 students
Public
58%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
7%
Off-Campus
#4
C+

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA • 8,272 students
Public
51%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
12%
Off-Campus
#5
C+

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA • 15,345 students
Public
52%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
#6
C+

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA • 6,060 students
Public
52%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
21%
Off-Campus
#7
C+

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA • 6,601 students
Public
43%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
14%
Off-Campus
#8
C+

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA • 6,180 students
Public
54%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
15%
Off-Campus
#9
C+

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA • 13,861 students
Public
45%
Grad Rate
$12k
Net Price
16%
Off-Campus
#10
C+

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

New Orleans, LA • 2,683 students
Public
#11
C+

Grambling State University

Grambling, LA • 5,114 students
Public
32%
Grad Rate
$19k
Net Price
#12
C+

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

New Orleans, LA • 2,266 students
Private Non-Profit
41%
Grad Rate
#13
C+

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA • 7,341 students
Public
28%
Grad Rate
$19k
Net Price
#14
C+

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA • 8,847 students
Public
45%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
16%
Off-Campus
#15
C+

Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, LA • 2,059 students
Public
18%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
27%
Off-Campus
#16
C+

Centenary College of Louisiana

Shreveport, LA • 648 students
Private Non-Profit
59%
Grad Rate
#17
C+

Dillard University

New Orleans, LA • 1,122 students
Private Non-Profit
45%
Grad Rate
#18
C+

Louisiana State University-Alexandria

Alexandria, LA • 5,330 students
Public
36%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
10%
Off-Campus
#19
C+

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA • 3,181 students
Private Non-Profit
50%
Grad Rate
#20
C

Saint Joseph Seminary College

St. Benedict, LA • 99 students
Private Non-Profit
40%
Grad Rate
#21
C

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

Shreveport, LA • 1,045 students
Public
#22
C

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, LA • 4,351 students
Private Non-Profit
67%
Grad Rate
#23
C

Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Shreveport, LA • 9,736 students
Public
33%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
19%
Off-Campus
#24
C

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, LA • 1,152 students
Private Non-Profit
36%
Grad Rate
#25
C

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Baton Rouge, LA • 1,204 students
Private Non-Profit
51%
Grad Rate
#26
C

Bridges Christian College

New Orleans, LA • 124 students
Private Non-Profit
#27
C

Louisiana Christian University

Pineville, LA • 950 students
Private Non-Profit
41%
Grad Rate
#28
D

The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA • 22 students
Private Non-Profit
#29
D

Southern University-Board and System

Baton Rouge, LA
Public
#30
D

University of Louisiana-System Administration

Baton Rouge, LA
Public
#31
D

Southern University Law Center

Baton Rouge, LA • 908 students
Public
#32
D

Chamberlain University-Louisiana

Jefferson, LA • 517 students
Private For-Profit
#33
D

Herzing University-New Orleans

Metairie, LA • 368 students
Private Non-Profit
29%
Grad Rate
#34
D

NationsUniversity

New Orleans, LA • 1,132 students
Private Non-Profit
#35
D

Remington College-Shreveport Campus

Shreveport, LA • 342 students
Private Non-Profit
26%
Grad Rate
#1
B

Digital Media Institute

Shreveport, LA • 13 students
Private Non-Profit
100%
Grad Rate
#2
B

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

Minden, LA • 1,044 students
Public
73%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#3
C+

Healthcare Training Institute

Kenner, LA • 124 students
Private For-Profit
97%
Grad Rate
#4
C+

Central Louisiana Technical Community College

Alexandria, LA • 1,211 students
Public
75%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
#5
C+

Louisiana Culinary Institute

Baton Rouge, LA • 90 students
Private For-Profit
90%
Grad Rate
#6
C

Academy of Interactive Entertainment

Lafayette, LA • 113 students
Private Non-Profit
100%
Grad Rate
#7
C

Infinity College

Lafayette, LA • 104 students
Private For-Profit
89%
Grad Rate
#8
C

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, LA • 3,316 students
Public
43%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#9
C

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, LA • 5,887 students
Public
30%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#10
C

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA • 12,130 students
Public
22%
Grad Rate
$12k
Net Price
#11
C

Louisiana Delta Community College

Monroe, LA • 3,775 students
Public
28%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
#12
C

ITI Technical College

Baton Rouge, LA • 513 students
Private For-Profit
56%
Grad Rate
#13
C

Northshore Technical Community College

Lacombe, LA • 5,716 students
Public
35%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#14
C

River Parishes Community College

Gonzales, LA • 2,406 students
Public
31%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#15
C

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, LA • 2,426 students
Public
25%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#16
C

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, LA • 10,859 students
Public
27%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#17
C

Delta College of Arts & Technology

Baton Rouge, LA • 288 students
Private For-Profit
41%
Grad Rate
#18
C

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA • 5,636 students
Public
13%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#19
C

Louisiana State University-Eunice

Eunice, LA • 3,623 students
Public
14%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#20
D

Southern University at Shreveport

Shreveport, LA • 3,156 students
Public
7%
Grad Rate
$12k
Net Price
#21
D

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, LA • 2,950 students
Public
18%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#22
D

Blue Cliff College-Metairie

Metairie, LA • 584 students
Private For-Profit
46%
Grad Rate
#23
D

Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe

Monroe, LA • 111 students
Private For-Profit
37%
Grad Rate
#24
D

Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology

Baton Rouge, LA • 130 students
Private Non-Profit
#25
D

Blue Cliff College-Lafayette

Lafayette, LA • 217 students
Private For-Profit
39%
Grad Rate
#26
D

Fortis College-Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA • 461 students
Private For-Profit
45%
Grad Rate
#27
F

Blue Cliff College-Alexandria

Alexandria, LA • 479 students
Private For-Profit
33%
Grad Rate
#28
F

Remington College-Lafayette Campus

Lafayette, LA • 247 students
Private Non-Profit
36%
Grad Rate
#29
F

Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus

Baton Rouge, LA • 138 students
Private Non-Profit
27%
Grad Rate

Cities with Multiple Colleges

Lake Charles 2 colleges
New Orleans 13 colleges
Shreveport 6 colleges
Monroe 3 colleges
Alexandria 3 colleges
Lafayette 6 colleges
Baton Rouge 13 colleges
Metairie 2 colleges

About College Rankings in Louisiana

The Repit College Score ranks 64 colleges and universities in Louisiana based on outcomes (graduation rates, retention), affordability (net cost, financial aid), resources (class sizes, faculty ratios), and student experience (campus life, housing options).

4-Year Universities (35): Bachelor's degree-granting institutions including public universities, private colleges, and research institutions.

2-Year Colleges (29): Community colleges and technical schools offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Colleges in Louisiana

How many colleges are in Louisiana?

There are 64 accredited colleges and universities in Louisiana tracked by Repit, including 35 4-year institutions and 29 community colleges. Each school is rated using our proprietary scoring system that evaluates outcomes, affordability, and resources.

How does Repit rate colleges?

Repit rates colleges on a 100-point scale across five categories: Outcomes (graduation and retention rates), Affordability (net cost and financial aid), Resources (class sizes and selectivity), Experience (campus life and learning format), and Prestige (reputation and recognition). Each factor is weighted and combined into an overall score and letter grade.

Should I attend a public or private college in Louisiana?

Louisiana has both public and private institutions. Public schools often offer lower tuition for state residents, while private schools may provide more financial aid. Compare net prices and outcomes using Repit's detailed college profiles to find the best value for your situation.

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology