Top Colleges & Universities in Louisiana

Colleges and Universities in Louisiana

Louisiana has 141 higher education schools within its borders. Tulane University of Louisiana, the highest-ranked school in LA, has a total student population of 11,464 and is the 60th highest ranked school in the USA. Of the 141 schools in Louisiana, the average student population is 1,613 and average student-to-faculty ratio is 17 to 1. There are 3263 total degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 2,905 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around $1,789, but can vary widely depending on the type of school.

Of the 141 schools in Louisiana, only 4 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe Campus comes out as the most expensive ($32,376/yr), with Louisiana Technical College-Florida Parishes as the lowest recorded at only $1,387/yr.

Louisiana Interesting Facts

"The world famous \"Mardi Gras\" is celebrated in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is an ancient custom that originated in southern Europe. It celebrates food and fun just before the 40 days of Lent: a Catholic time of prayer and sacrifice."
The Battle of New Orleans, which made Andrew Jackson a national hero, was fought two weeks after the War of 1812 had ended and more than a month before the news of the war's end had reached Louisiana.
Louisiana was named in honor of King Louis XIV.
Baton Rouge hosted the 1983 Special Olympics International Summer Games at LSU.
Louisiana has the tallest state capitol building in the United States; the building is 450 feet tall with 34 floors.

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