2020 Guide to Colleges in Louisiana

If you’re looking for a great school where you can get a quality education, you may want to consider one of the many colleges and universities in Louisiana. The state is home to several institutions of higher learning, 23 of which are ranked in College Factual’s 2020 analysis.

Best Colleges in Louisiana

crest image Tulane University of Louisiana

Located in New Orleans in what is generally considered a city setting, Tulane is ranked #1 in the state of Louisiana. Tulane supports roughly 8,900 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Learn more about Tulane University of Louisiana.

crest image Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Located in Baton Rouge in what is generally considered a city setting, Louisiana State University is ranked #2 in the state of Louisiana. Louisiana State University supports roughly 27,700 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Learn more about Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

crest image Loyola University New Orleans

Located in New Orleans in what is generally considered a city setting, Loyola New Orleans is ranked #3 in the state of Louisiana. Loyola New Orleans supports roughly 2,800 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Learn more about Loyola University New Orleans.

crest image Xavier University of Louisiana

Located in New Orleans in what is generally considered a city setting, XULA is ranked #4 in the state of Louisiana. XULA supports roughly 2,500 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Learn more about Xavier University of Louisiana.

crest image Centenary College of Louisiana

Located in Shreveport in what is generally considered a city setting, Centenary Louisiana is ranked #5 in the state of Louisiana. Centenary Louisiana supports roughly 500 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Learn more about Centenary College of Louisiana.

crest image Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Located in Baton Rouge in what is generally considered a city setting, FranU is ranked #6 in the state of Louisiana. FranU supports roughly 1,600 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Learn more about Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University.

crest image Louisiana Tech University

Located in Ruston in what is generally considered a small town setting, Louisiana Tech is ranked #7 in the state of Louisiana. Louisiana Tech supports roughly 12,700 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

Learn more about Louisiana Tech University.

crest image University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Located in Lafayette in what is generally considered a city setting, UL Lafayette is ranked #8 in the state of Louisiana. UL Lafayette supports roughly 17,600 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Learn more about University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

crest image University of Louisiana at Monroe

Located in Monroe in what is generally considered a city setting, ULM is ranked #9 in the state of Louisiana. ULM supports roughly 8,500 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Learn more about University of Louisiana at Monroe.

crest image University of Holy Cross

Located in New Orleans in what is generally considered a city setting, UHC is ranked #10 in the state of Louisiana. UHC supports roughly 1,200 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Learn more about University of Holy Cross.

See the full list of ranked colleges in Louisiana.