When it comes to choosing where to attend college, there’s numerous factors to consider, like tuition, acceptance rates, as well as academics and student life reviews.
Niche is a website that aims to provide data, reviews and insights for students in search of a university that’s a perfect fit.
Niche’s ranking of the best colleges for 2025 compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S.
Top 10 best colleges in Louisiana for 2025 according to Niche
Niche has ranked the best colleges in Louisiana for 2025, based on an analysis of academic, admissions, financial and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education, as well as reviews from students and alumni.
Here are the 10 best, and why they’re ranked where they are:
1. Tulane University
Tulane University in New Orleans is said to be the number one college in Louisiana, with the four-year university ranking high in academics, diversity, athletics, campus, professors, party scene, locations and student life. Tulane has a 15% acceptance rate, a total of 8,180 undergrad students and a net price per year of $50,631, according to Niche.
2. Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University in Ruston is considered the second best college in Louisiana, with the four-year school rating highly in academics, athletics, professors, student life and campus food. The school costs approximately $12,593 per year, has a 73% acceptance rate and a total of 10,576 undergrad students, says Niche.
3. Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge is a four-year university that is highly rated for diversity, athletics, professors, student life, party scene and campus food. The school’s tuition per year costs approximately $21,808, and there is a 74% acceptance rate with a total of 34,242 undergrad students, according to Niche.
4. Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Louisiana State University at Alexandria is an above-average public university that’s highly rated for diversity, campus, campus food, student life and safety. This school has a 93% acceptance rate, with a total of 7,098 undergrad students and a net price per year of $8,081, says Niche.
5. University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is another above-average public university that ranks highly when it comes to athletics, party scene, location, student life and campus food. The school’s net price per year in approximately $13,443, with an 89% acceptance rate and a total of 13,179 students, according to Niche.
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6. University of Louisiana-Monroe
University of Louisiana at Monroe is a four-year public university that rates highly in diversity and professors. The school has a 75% acceptance rate, net price per year of $11,160 and a total of 6,550 undergraduate students. Around 51% of students graduate from University of Louisiana at Monroe, says Niche.
7. Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Louisiana State University at Shreveport is a public university that is highly rated when it comes to diversity and professors. The acceptance rate for this school is around 83%, with a total of 2,548 undergraduate students and a net price per year of $7,554, according to Niche.
8. Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University in Thibodaux a four-year public university that rates highly in student life, campus food and safety. There are a total of 5,612 undergraduate students, with an acceptance rate of 96% and a net price per year of $11,029. Nicholls State University graduates approximately 54% of students, says Niche.
9. Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola University New Orleans is a four-year, Jesuit and Catholic institution that is highly rated for diversity, party scene, professors, location and student life. The school’s acceptance rate is approximately 88%, with a total of 3,205 undergraduate students and a net price per year of $26,150, according to Niche.
10. Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches is a four-year public university that rates highly when it comes to student life, party scene and campus food. The school has a total of 7,898 undergraduate students, an acceptance rate of 94% and a net price per year of $13,156, says Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/ USA Today. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: What are the best colleges in Louisiana? Top 10 according to Niche
