Louisiana College, LA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Church
Main Campus
Louisiana College Rankings
Affordability81
Selectivity23
Retention13
Graduation1
Earnings29
Diversity48
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Louisiana College
92%
Bachelor’s
4%
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing10%
Communication, Journalism4%
Education6%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs26%
History3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies11%
Philosophy and Religious Studies3%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Theology and Religious Vocations9%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Louisiana College
78%
Admission Rate
555
Median SAT Math
500
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–610
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–560
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Louisiana College
$17K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$25K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $13K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Louisiana College
63%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
67%
Repayment Rate
$230
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 45% | 67% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 13% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 9% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $10K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $22K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 65% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 67% | 51% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 74% | 51% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Louisiana College
63%
Retention Rate
51%
Transfer Rate
19%
Withdrawal Rate
36%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 16% | 34% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 36% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 37% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 19% | 40% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 33% | 45% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% | 42% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 38% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 41% | 50% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Louisiana College
92%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $67K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Louisiana College
934
Undergraduates
76%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
241
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 25% | 48% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 54% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 11% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 10% | 14% |
Location Map
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