Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Louisiana by Acceptance Rate 2026
Tulane University of Louisiana leads this list with a reported acceptance rate of 14%. This page ranks only schools with standard reported admissions data.
The hardest Louisiana colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 24
- Cheapest net price
- $7,022
- Top earnings 10y
- $63,268
- Public / Private
- 14 / 9
Tulane University of Louisiana
D- Acceptance
- 14%
- Net price
- $39,949
- Earnings 10y
- $63,268
- Acceptance
- 14%
Southern University and A & M College
D- Acceptance
- 35.1%
- Net price
- $20,077
- Earnings 10y
- $43,371
- Acceptance
- 35.1%
Louisiana Culinary Institute
D- Acceptance
- 37.5%
- Net price
- $28,869
- Earnings 10y
- $40,359
- Acceptance
- 37.5%
Dillard University
D- Acceptance
- 41.9%
- Net price
- $22,094
- Earnings 10y
- $39,196
- Acceptance
- 41.9%
Grambling State University
D- Acceptance
- 44.9%
- Net price
- $19,809
- Earnings 10y
- $41,109
- Acceptance
- 44.9%
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
A+- Acceptance
- 50.6%
- Net price
- $7,022
- Earnings 10y
- $47,477
- Acceptance
- 50.6%
Centenary College of Louisiana
D- Acceptance
- 55.7%
- Net price
- $23,624
- Earnings 10y
- $50,330
- Acceptance
- 55.7%
Xavier University of Louisiana
B- Acceptance
- 69%
- Net price
- $17,127
- Earnings 10y
- $52,184
- Acceptance
- 69%
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
B- Acceptance
- 73.3%
- Net price
- $19,151
- Earnings 10y
- $61,251
- Acceptance
- 73.3%
University of Holy Cross
B- Acceptance
- 73.7%
- Net price
- $15,635
- Earnings 10y
- $49,316
- Acceptance
- 73.7%
University of New Orleans
B- Acceptance
- 74.3%
- Net price
- $12,384
- Earnings 10y
- $47,872
- Acceptance
- 74.3%
Louisiana Christian University
B- Acceptance
- 77.2%
- Net price
- $13,113
- Earnings 10y
- $51,700
- Acceptance
- 77.2%
McNeese State University
B- Acceptance
- 78.3%
- Net price
- $12,493
- Earnings 10y
- $46,453
- Acceptance
- 78.3%
Southern University at New Orleans
C- Acceptance
- 78.9%
- Net price
- $14,810
- Earnings 10y
- $34,042
- Acceptance
- 78.9%
University of Louisiana at Monroe
B- Acceptance
- 84.8%
- Net price
- $13,466
- Earnings 10y
- $46,769
- Acceptance
- 84.8%
Louisiana Tech University
A- Acceptance
- 86.4%
- Net price
- $11,864
- Earnings 10y
- $52,279
- Acceptance
- 86.4%
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
B- Acceptance
- 87%
- Net price
- $13,530
- Earnings 10y
- $47,089
- Acceptance
- 87%
Nicholls State University
B- Acceptance
- 90.8%
- Net price
- $12,947
- Earnings 10y
- $45,454
- Acceptance
- 90.8%
Herzing University-New Orleans
D- Acceptance
- 92%
- Net price
- $21,269
- Earnings 10y
- $36,909
- Acceptance
- 92%
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
A- Acceptance
- 92.1%
- Net price
- $7,065
- Earnings 10y
- $42,205
- Acceptance
- 92.1%
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
B- Acceptance
- 92.5%
- Net price
- $13,606
- Earnings 10y
- $47,021
- Acceptance
- 92.5%
Loyola University New Orleans
C- Acceptance
- 93.1%
- Net price
- $23,696
- Earnings 10y
- $52,927
- Acceptance
- 93.1%
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
B- Acceptance
- 98.7%
- Net price
- $18,552
- Earnings 10y
- $59,419
- Acceptance
- 98.7%
Southeastern Louisiana University
B- Acceptance
- 99.3%
- Net price
- $13,154
- Earnings 10y
- $46,482
- Acceptance
- 99.3%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Louisiana colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 7.93 (14 public, 9 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Tulane University of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 14%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Louisiana colleges are in this list?
24 Louisiana colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.