When it comes to choosing the right university, there are several factors to consider during the decision making process.
If you’re looking for the best universities in a state, Niche is a data-driven platform that releases annual rankings of the best colleges and universities.
Niche has ranked the best public universities in Louisiana based on an analysis of academic, admissions, financial and student life data.
What are the best colleges in Louisiana?
These are the top five public, four-year universities in Louisiana ranked by Niche using dozens of public data sets and millions of real reviews.
1. Louisiana Tech University in Ruston
Louisiana Tech University in Ruston is said to be the number one best four-year, public university in Louisiana, according to Niche. This university has a 73% acceptance rate, with a total undergraduate population of 10,576 and a net price per year of around $12,593. The university also scored high for academics and student life.
2. Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge ranked as the second best four-year, public university in Louisiana on Niche’s list. This university’s net price per year is around $21,808, and it has a 74% acceptance rate and a total undergraduate population of 34,242. The university scored high for diversity, athletics, professors, student life, party scene and campus food.
3. Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Louisiana State University in Shreveport is said to be the third best public university in Louisiana, with the institution scoring high when it comes to diversity and professors. This university has an 83% acceptance rate and a net price per year of approximately $7,554, with a total undergraduate student population of 2,548, according to Niche.
4. University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranked as the fourth best four-year, public university in Louisiana, according to Niche. This university has an 89% acceptance rate and a total net price per year of about $13,443, with a total undergraduate student population of 13,179. The institution scored high in athletics, student life, campus, party scene, location and campus food.
5. Nicholls State University in Thibodaux
Nicholls State University in Thibodaux was ranked by Niche has the fifth best four-year, public university in Louisiana. This university has a total undergraduate student population of 5,612, with an acceptance rate of 96% and a net price per year of around $11,029. The university score high for campus food, according to Niche…