Colleges in Louisiana
All 62 degree-granting colleges in Louisiana, sorted by published in-state tuition. Click any column header to re-sort.
Colleges
62
33 public
Cheapest
$1,800
NationsUniversity
Median
$9,172
in-state, per year
Most expensive
$62,844
Tulane University of Louis
Cities
23
with colleges
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive college in Louisiana is $61,044 per year — about $244,176 over a four-year degree.
All 62 colleges, cheapest first
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NationsUniversityPrivateNew Orleans · Less than 2-year | $1,800 | $1,800 | Private nonprofit |
| 2 | River Parishes Community CollegePublicGonzales · 2-year | $4,079 | $4,079 | Public |
| 3 | Central Louisiana Technical Community CollegePublicAlexandria · 2-year | $4,098 | $4,098 | Public |
| 4 | Northwest Louisiana Technical Community CollegePublicMinden · 2-year | $4,109 | $4,109 | Public |
| 5 | Fletcher Technical Community CollegePublicSchriever · 2-year | $4,119 | $4,119 | Public |
| 6 | Louisiana Delta Community CollegePublicMonroe · 2-year | $4,159 | $4,159 | Public |
| 7 | Northshore Technical Community CollegePublicLacombe · 2-year | $4,203 | $4,203 | Public |
| 8 | South Louisiana Community CollegePublicLafayette · 2-year | $4,205 | $4,205 | Public |
| 9 | Baton Rouge Community CollegePublicBaton Rouge · 2-year | $4,221 | $4,221 | Public |
| 10 | Nunez Community CollegePublicChalmette · 2-year | $4,255 | $4,255 | Public |
| 11 | Bossier Parish Community CollegePublicBossier City · 2-year | $4,283 | $4,283 | Public |
| 12 | SOWELA Technical Community CollegePublicLake Charles · 2-year | $4,325 | $4,325 | Public |
| 13 | Delgado Community CollegePublicNew Orleans · 2-year | $4,679 | $4,679 | Public |
| 14 | Louisiana State University-EunicePublicEunice · 2-year | $4,730 | $4,730 | Public |
| 15 | Southern University at ShreveportPublicHBCUShreveport · 2-year | $4,958 | $4,958 | Public |
| 16 | Bridges Christian CollegePrivateNew Orleans · Less than 2-year | $6,600 | $6,600 | Private nonprofit |
| 17 | Louisiana State University-AlexandriaPublicAlexandria · Less than 2-year | $7,050 | $7,050 | Public |
| 18 | Louisiana State University-ShreveportPublicShreveport · Less than 2-year | $7,327 | $7,327 | Public |
| 19 | Southern University at New OrleansPublicHBCUNew Orleans · Less than 2-year | $7,470 | $7,470 | Public |
| 20 | Grambling State UniversityPublicHBCUGrambling · Less than 2-year | $7,683 | $7,683 | Public |
| 21 | Nicholls State UniversityPublicThibodaux · Less than 2-year | $8,156 | $8,156 | Public |
| 22 | Southeastern Louisiana UniversityPublicHammond · Less than 2-year | $8,373 | $8,373 | Public |
| 23 | McNeese State UniversityPublicLake Charles · Less than 2-year | $8,440 | $8,440 | Public |
| 24 | Northwestern State University of LouisianaPublicNatchitoches · Less than 2-year | $8,672 | $8,672 | Public |
| 25 | University of Louisiana at MonroePublicMonroe · Less than 2-year | $9,082 | $9,082 | Public |
| 26 | University of New OrleansPublicNew Orleans · Less than 2-year | $9,172 | $9,172 | Public |
| 27 | Southern University and A & M CollegePublicHBCUBaton Rouge · Less than 2-year | $9,842 | $9,842 | Public |
| 28 | Louisiana Tech UniversityPublicRuston · Less than 2-year | $10,065 | $10,065 | Public |
| 29 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New OrleansPublicNew Orleans · Less than 2-year | $10,376 | $10,376 | Public |
| 30 | University of Louisiana at LafayettePublicLafayette · Less than 2-year | $10,382 | $10,382 | Public |
| 31 | New Orleans Baptist Theological SeminaryPrivateNew Orleans · Less than 2-year | $10,390 | $10,390 | Private nonprofit |
| 32 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-ShreveportPublicShreveport · Less than 2-year | $10,474 | $10,474 | Public |
| 33 | ITI Technical CollegeFor-profitBaton Rouge · 2-year | $11,711 | $11,711 | Private for-profit |
| 34 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegePublicBaton Rouge · Less than 2-year | $11,954 | $11,954 | Public |
| 35 | Herzing University-New OrleansPrivateMetairie · Less than 2-year | $12,750 | $12,750 | Private nonprofit |
| 36 | Remington College-Baton Rouge CampusPrivateBaton Rouge · 2-year | $14,968 | $14,968 | Private nonprofit |
| 37 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady UniversityPrivateBaton Rouge · Less than 2-year | $15,012 | $15,012 | Private nonprofit |
| 38 | Louisiana Culinary InstituteFor-profitBaton Rouge · 2-year | $15,575 | $15,575 | Private for-profit |
| 39 | Fortis College-Baton RougeFor-profitBaton Rouge · 2-year | $15,881 | $15,881 | Private for-profit |
| 40 | University of Holy CrossPrivateNew Orleans · Less than 2-year | $15,960 | $15,960 | Private nonprofit |
| 41 | Louisiana Christian UniversityPrivatePineville · Less than 2-year | $19,720 | $19,720 | Private nonprofit |
| 42 | Chamberlain University-LouisianaFor-profitJefferson · Less than 2-year | $19,980 | $19,980 | Private for-profit |
| 43 | Dillard UniversityPrivateHBCUNew Orleans · Less than 2-year | $20,224 | $20,224 | Private nonprofit |
| 44 | Remington College-Lafayette CampusPrivateLafayette · 2-year | $22,272 | $22,272 | Private nonprofit |
| 45 | Academy of Interactive EntertainmentPrivateLafayette · 2-year | $23,450 | $23,450 | Private nonprofit |
| 46 | Remington College-Shreveport CampusPrivateShreveport · Less than 2-year | $23,477 | $23,477 | Private nonprofit |
| 47 | Saint Joseph Seminary CollegePrivateSt. Benedict · Less than 2-year | $24,700 | $24,700 | Private nonprofit |
| 48 | Xavier University of LouisianaPrivateHBCUNew Orleans · Less than 2-year | $26,863 | $26,863 | Private nonprofit |
| 49 | Centenary College of LouisianaPrivateShreveport · Less than 2-year | $38,820 | $38,820 | Private nonprofit |
| 50 | Loyola University New OrleansPrivateNew Orleans · Less than 2-year | $45,030 | $45,030 | Private nonprofit |
| 51 | Tulane University of LouisianaPrivateNew Orleans · Less than 2-year | $62,844 | $62,844 | Private nonprofit |
| 52 | Baton Rouge School of ComputersFor-profitBaton Rouge · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 53 | Blue Cliff College-AlexandriaFor-profitAlexandria · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 54 | Blue Cliff College-MetairieFor-profitMetairie · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 55 | Delta College of Arts & TechnologyFor-profitBaton Rouge · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 56 | Digital Media InstitutePrivateShreveport · 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 57 | Infinity CollegeFor-profitLafayette · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 58 | Miller-Motte College-McCann-MonroeFor-profitMonroe · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 59 | Southern University Law CenterPublicHBCUBaton Rouge · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
| 60 | Southern University-Board and SystemPublicBaton Rouge · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
| 61 | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Xavier University of LouisianaPrivateNew Orleans · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 62 | University of Louisiana-System AdministrationPublicBaton Rouge · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
By city
Questions
What is the cheapest college in Louisiana?
NationsUniversity in New Orleans, at $1,800 per year for in-state students. The next cheapest are River Parishes Community College ($4,079), Central Louisiana Technical Community College ($4,098), Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College ($4,109).
How much does college cost in Louisiana?
The median published in-state tuition is $9,172 per year across 51 colleges that reported. Community colleges sit at the low end; private four-year schools at the high end. Remember this is tuition and fees only — housing, food and books are extra.
Public or private — which is cheaper?
Public colleges usually have a much lower sticker price for state residents because taxpayers subsidize them. But private colleges often give larger scholarships, so the net price can end up similar. Always compare after aid, not before.
Do I have to live in Louisiana to get in-state tuition?
Generally yes, and the rules are stricter than people expect. Most states require 12 months of residency for reasons other than education, plus proof like a driver's license, voter registration and tax filings. Check the specific school's residency policy.
About this data
Every figure comes from IPEDS 2022 — the survey every U.S. college receiving federal student aid must complete. We list published tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. Schools that did not report tuition appear at the bottom with a dash. Confirm current pricing on each school's website before applying.