Universities in Louisiana

1 campuses profiled, with admission requirements, published costs, test policies and deadlines. Reviewed 2026-09-20.

Public Founded 1860

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Acceptance: 76%
In-state tuition: $12,000
Undergrads: 31,000

Louisiana's flagship land-grant and sea-grant university, with coastal and petroleum engineering tied to the Gulf economy.

Studying in Louisiana

This page lists the 1 universities in Louisiana currently profiled in the directory: 1 public and 0 private nonprofit. Each profile carries the same fields — acceptance rate, published tuition for residents and non-residents, standardized test policy, deadlines and accreditation — so the campuses can be compared directly.

The lowest published in-state tuition in this group is at Louisiana State University, at about $12,000 per year before housing and fees.

The most selective is Louisiana State University, reporting an acceptance rate near 76%.

The largest undergraduate population belongs to Louisiana State University with roughly 31,000 undergraduates.

If you are a resident of Louisiana, the public campuses above are almost always the lowest-cost route to a bachelor's degree, and the state's community colleges add a cheaper first two years through transfer agreements. If you are applying from outside the state, compare the non-resident rate against private universities after aid before assuming the public option is cheaper — it frequently is not.

Frequently asked questions

How many universities does this directory list in Louisiana?

1 institutions in Louisiana are profiled here: 1 public and 0 private nonprofit. The state has more institutions than this; the directory covers the campuses students most often compare.

What is the cheapest university in Louisiana in this directory?

Louisiana State University has the lowest published in-state tuition in this list at about $12,000 per year, before housing, food and fees. Aid can lower the net price further.

Do I pay in-state tuition if I move to Louisiana for university?

Usually not. Louisiana, like almost every state, excludes time spent in the state primarily for education from the residency clock, so students who move to study normally remain non-residents for the whole degree.

Which university in Louisiana is hardest to get into?

Among the campuses profiled here, Louisiana State University reports the lowest acceptance rate at about 76%. Selectivity also varies sharply by major within any single university.