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Louisiana Christian University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Louisiana

Louisiana Christian University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
77.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹19,03,626Out-of-state
Students
672Undergraduates
Students per teacher
9.9Student to faculty

About

Louisiana Christian University (LCU) is a private Baptist university in Pineville, Louisiana, United States. It is affiliated with the Louisiana Baptist Convention (Southern Baptist Convention). Founded in 1906 as Louisiana College, it took its current name in 2021. The university enrolled 936 students in 2024. The athletic teams are known as the Louisiana Christian Wildcats and Lady Wildcats.

Admissions planning estimate

77.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 42.2%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 83.79%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 83.8% (460/549; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

77 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 514
Offered a place 418
Enrolled 186

44.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite960-1140
4001600
ACT composite18-24
136

What a year costs

₹28,24,159 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹19,03,626
  • Housing₹7,98,422
  • Books & supplies₹1,22,112
Sticker price ₹28,24,159
After aid (average) ₹12,31,730

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹19,03,626
Out-of-state ₹19,03,626

Average aid awarded: ₹14,66,748 a year.

Outcomes and support

52.4%
Retention
43.9%
Graduation
78%
Get financial aid
11%
From out of state

One teacher for every 9.9 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 56.9%
African American 27.5%
Hispanic 3.6%
Multiracial 3.1%
Native American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Unknown 0.2%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Postbachelor's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Religious Educationbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Teaching Assistants/Aidesbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate77.19%
Total Applicants514
Admitted Applicants418
Enrolled Applicants186
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %960
SAT Composite 75th %1140
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹19,03,626
Out-of-State Tuition₹19,03,626
Average Housing Cost₹7,98,422
Books & Supplies₹1,22,112
Average Net Price₹12,31,730
Students Receiving Aid78%
Average Aid Awarded₹14,66,748
Out-of-State Students11%

Student Body Diversity

African American27.53%
Asian0.3%
Hispanic3.57%
White56.85%
Multiracial3.13%
Native American1.19%
Pacific Islander0.00
International7.29%
Unknown Race0.15%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate43.87%
Retention Rate52.43%
Student/Faculty Ratio9.9:1
Total Undergraduates672

Contact

Street Address1140 College Dr
ZIP Code71359
Phone(318) 487-7259
Websitehttps://www.lcuniversity.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/