When deciding on where to go for college, it’s important to consider campus quality, as students spend much of their time on-campus during their education.
In order to help potential students find the college with the best campus, Niche releases annual rankings of the best college campuses.
Niche makes its ranking based on key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Why these are the 5 best college campuses in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the five colleges with the best campuses in Louisiana, based on Niche’s analysis of campus housing, food, party scene and safety.
1. Southeastern Louisiana University
Southeastern Louisiana University is a mid-sized public university in Hammond. This college is highly rated for its campus, especially for campus food, as the average meal plan cost is considered affordable and students reported positive food reviews. Campus quality at this school is also highly rated, with positive reviews for housing, diversity, social scene, safety and other factors, according to Niche.
2. Tulane University
Tulane University is a private university located in New Orleans. This university is highly rated for campus party scene, with students reporting access to plenty of social events. Tulane is also well-rated for campus food, with adequate, accessible options both on and off campus. The campus is moderate for housing and safety, though, according to Niche.
3. University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a large, public university. The college is highly rated for campus food, with a number of on-campus food options and affordable meal plan, and for party scene, as students have access to many social events. The school is also well-rated for housing and safety, based on student reviews reporting feeling safe on campus and affordable housing, says Niche.
4. Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a small, public university in Natchitoches. This college is highly rated for party scene and campus food, as students have access to bars and meal plans are considered affordable. The school is also well-rated for housing, as it is considered affordable and of adequate quality, says Niche.
5. Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Louisiana State University at Alexandria is a small, public university. This school is highly rated for campus food and safety, as meal plans are affordable and crime rates are considered low. The college is also well-rated for housing, as housing is considered affordable and dorm quality is adequate. Overall, campus quality is well-rated based on student reviews, according to Niche…