Louisiana (LA): University and College Educational System

This article includes details of the largest colleges and universities in the state of Louisiana including tuition, student enrollment size and student demographics.

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Top Five Largest Colleges and Universities in Louisiana by Student Population

Louisiana General Information

In Louisiana, the top universities are all public schools. There are some notable private schools; however, such as Tulane and Grambling. For a two-year degree or to study for a career, the Louisiana Community and Technical College system has nine locations across the state. The Louisiana State University system is most known for the main campus in Baton Rouge, but it also has four other campuses across the state. In the entire state there are 142 colleges and universities.

1. Louisiana State University

Louisiana State College in Baton Rouge is the largest of Louisiana's top colleges and universities. The school was founded in 1853 under the name Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy and it was located in Pineville, Louisiana. LSU was created when Louisiana State and Agricultural & Mechanical College and Louisiana State University merged in 1877 and the college moved to Baton Rouge. Louisiana State University has more than 180 degree programs separated into nine different senior colleges and four schools. The nine senior colleges include: E.J. Ourso School of Business Administration, Manship School of Mass Communications, College of Music & Dramatic Arts, College of Engineering and the College of Basic Sciences.

Louisiana State University Student Demographics and Tuition

Student Population	Number of Students
Total enrollment:	34,128
Undergraduate enrollment:	28,092

Undergraduate Enrollment Statistics	Percentage of Population
by gender
Men:	48.0%
Women:	52.0%
by race/ethnicity
Non-resident alien:	2.0%
Black non-Hispanic:	11.20%
American Indian or Alaskan Native:	0.40%
Asian or Pacific Islander:	3.20%
Hispanic:	2.80%
White non-Hispanic:	77.20%
Race-ethnicity unknown:	3.10%

Tuition and Fees	2006-2007	2005-2006	2004-2005
In-state	$4,449	$4,419	$4,226
Out-of-state	$12,749	$12,719	$11,026

City of Baton Rouge, LA Demographics

Total Population	227,818

Population Statistics	Percentage of Population
Male	47.50%
Female	52.50%
Under 18	24.40%
18+	75.60%
65+	11.40%

Ethnicity Statistics	Percentage of Population
White	45.70%
African-American	50.0%
Asian	2.60%
American Indian & Alaskan	0.20%
Other	0.50%
Mixed Race	1.0%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	1.70%

2. University of Louisiana at Lafayette

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is another one of the top Louisiana colleges and universities. The University of Louisiana offers 80 undergraduate and 29 graduate and one post graduate degree programs. The degree programs are divided among ten colleges and schools, including: BI Moody College of Business Administration, College of Arts, College of Education, College of General Studies and the College of Engineering.

Louisiana State University Student Demographics and Tuition

Student Population	Number of Students
Total enrollment:	17,075
Undergraduate enrollment:	15,564

Undergraduate Enrollment Statistics	Percentage of Population
by gender
Men:	41.10%
Women:	58.90%
by race/ethnicity
Non-resident alien:	1.50%
Black non-Hispanic:	19.20%
American Indian or Alaskan Native:	0.40%
Asian or Pacific Islander:	1.60%
Hispanic:	1.70%
White non-Hispanic:	73.10%
Race-ethnicity unknown:	2.40%

Tuition and Fees	2006-2007	2005-2006	2004-2005
In-state	$3,382	$3,324	$3,228
Out-of-state	$9,562	$9,504	$9,408

City of Lafayette, LA Demographics

Total Population	110,257

Population Statistics	Percentage of Population
Male	48.20%
Female	51.80%
Under 18	25.10%
18+	74.90%
65+	11.20%

Ethnicity Statistics	Percentage of Population
White	68.20%
African-American	28.50%
Asian	1.40%
American Indian & Alaskan	0.20%
Other	0.60%
Mixed Race	1.0%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	1.90%

3. Southeastern Louisiana University

Southeastern Louisiana University has grown from a two room college housed in a local high school to one of Louisiana's top colleges and universities. It is located in Hammond, LA, and has more than 16,000 students. Southeastern consists of five different colleges and 26 academic departments and offers over 70 degree programs for students of all ages. Top areas of study at Southeastern Louisiana University are management, elementary education, general studies and registered nursing.

Southeastern Louisiana University Student Demographics and Tuition

Student Population	Number of Students
Total enrollment:	16,054
Undergraduate enrollment:	14,355

Undergraduate Enrollment Statistics	Percentage of Population
by gender
Men:	38.10%
Women:	61.90%
by race/ethnicity
Non-resident alien:	1.30%
Black non-Hispanic:	18.20%
American Indian or Alaskan Native:	0.40%
Asian or Pacific Islander:	0.60%
Hispanic:	1.70%
White non-Hispanic:	75.30%
Race-ethnicity unknown:	2.40%

Tuition and Fees	2006-2007	2005-2006	2004-2005
In-state	$3,423	$3,341	$3,191
Out-of-state	$8,751	$8,669	$8,519

City of Hammond, LA Demographics

Total Population	17,639

Population Statistics	Percentage of Population
Male	45.40%
Female	54.60%
Under 18	23.90%
18+	76.10%
65+	12.20%

Ethnicity Statistics	Percentage of Population
White	52.40%
African-American	45.20%
Asian	0.80%
American Indian & Alaskan	0.20%
Other	0.50%
Mixed Race	0.90%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	1.60%

4. Louisiana Tech University

Another one of Louisiana's top colleges and universities is Louisiana Tech University, located in Ruston, LA. This four-year school was founded in 1894 and offers programs for students in a wide variety of bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. LTU offers over 100 different programs in five academic divisions. The most popular programs are: finance, electrical engineering, elementary education and liberal arts.

Louisiana Tech University Student Demographics and Tuition

Student Population	Number of Students
Total enrollment:	11,593
Undergraduate enrollment:	9,276

Undergraduate Enrollment Statistics	Percentage of Population
by gender
Men:	52.0%
Women:	48.0%
by race/ethnicity
Non-resident alien:	2.30%
Black non-Hispanic:	16.10%
American Indian or Alaskan Native:	0.60%
Asian or Pacific Islander:	0.80%
Hispanic:	1.70%
White non-Hispanic:	71.70%
Race-ethnicity unknown:	6.90%

Tuition and Fees	2006-2007	2005-2006	2004-2005
In-state	$4,502	$4,707	$3,914
Out-of-state	$9,812	$9,380	$8,939

City of Ruston, La. Demographics

Total Population	20,546

Population Statistics	Percentage of Population
Male	48.20%
Female	51.80%
Under 18	20.80%
18+	79.20%
65+	11.30%

Ethnicity Statistics	Percentage of Population
White	56.90%
African-American	38.90%
Asian	2.40%
American Indian & Alaskan	0.20%
Other	0.60%
Mixed Race	0.90%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	1.30%

5. Southern University and A&M College

Southern University and A&M College is also one of the top Louisiana colleges and universities. It is located on the bluffs of the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, LA. Southern University offers 42 bachelor's degrees, 20 master's degrees, five doctoral degrees and one professional degree. Science and education are the two top areas of studies at Southern University and A&M College.

Southern University and A&M College Student Demographics and Tuition

Student Population	Number of Students
Total enrollment:	10,364
Undergraduate enrollment:	8,969

Undergraduate Enrollment Statistics	Percentage of Population
by gender
Men:	38.70%
Women:	61.30%
by race/ethnicity
Non-resident alien:	5.80%
Black non-Hispanic:	91.70%
American Indian or Alaskan Native:	0.10%
Asian or Pacific Islander:	0.30%
Hispanic:	0.10%
White non-Hispanic:	2.0%
Race-ethnicity unknown:	0.0%