Best Louisiana National Universities
Tulane University of Louisiana ranked first and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked second in 2024 National Universities rankings in Louisiana. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 5 National Universities in Louisiana. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 5 National Universities in Louisiana is $47,085.
- The average graduate tuition & fees of the top 5 National Universities in Louisiana is $48,004.
- The average SAT score is 1,340 and the average acceptance rate is 43.59%.
- The average number of students is 25,688 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 78.00% and the transfer-out rate is 10.00%.
Best Louisiana National Universities Comparison Table
The following table shows Best Louisiana National Universities. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $65,538 | $66,046 | 1,450 | 11% | 14,027 | 87% | 8 to 1 |
| 2 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $28,631 | $29,962 | 1,230 | 76% | 37,348 | 69% | 22 to 1 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $16,866 | $12,726 | 1,185 | 62% | 10,839 | 59% | 23 to 1 |
| 4 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $24,146 | $23,912 | - | 75% | 15,219 | 51% | 18 to 1 |
| 5 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $21,290 | $21,500 | 1,200 | 70% | 8,398 | 50% | 17 to 1 |
| Average | $47,085 | $48,004 | 1,340 | 44% | 25,688 | 78% | 15 to 1 |
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