The 2025 average ACT score of public Louisiana colleges is 21 which is same as last year.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has the highest ACT score of 27 among 13 Louisiana colleges that consider ACT score for admission.
Of those 13 Louisiana colleges, 2 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 1 schools' scores decreased. 10 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 10 Louisiana colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $17,200 and graduate tuition & fees is $17,031 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High ACT Score Louisiana Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 81.73%, and the average SAT score is 1,141, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | ACT Score | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LAPublic, 4-year | 27 1 | 1,255 | 73.33% | 22.96% | $28,631 ($11,954) | 41,705 | 69.00% | 21 to 1 |
| 2 - | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LAPublic, 4-year | 25 - | 1,190 | 87.01% | 31.73% | $24,146 ($10,418) | 15,665 | 53.00% | 18 to 1 |
| 3 - | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LAPublic, 4-year | 24 - | 1,210 | 86.40% | 33.44% | $16,866 ($10,125) | 11,873 | 64.00% | 21 to 1 |
| 4 - | Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LAPublic, 4-year | 21 1 | 1,090 | 50.55% | 31.48% | $7,327 ($7,327) | 10,749 | 38.00% | 30 to 1 |
| 4 1 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LAPublic, 4-year | 21 - | 1,050 | 78.27% | 38.18% | $9,989 ($8,489) | 6,241 | 47.00% | 20 to 1 |
| 4 1 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LAPublic, 4-year | 21 - | 1,080 | 90.80% | 35.37% | $9,242 ($8,149) | 6,043 | 54.00% | 19 to 1 |
| 4 1 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LAPublic, 4-year | 21 - | 1,280 | 84.75% | 35.06% | $21,290 ($9,190) | 8,601 | 54.00% | 18 to 1 |
| 4 1 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LAPublic, 4-year | 21 - | 1,030 | 92.54% | 37.38% | $19,652 ($8,864) | 8,523 | 43.00% | 16 to 1 |
| 4 1 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LAPublic, 4-year | 21 - | - | 99.31% | 38.76% | $20,851 ($8,373) | 14,426 | 45.00% | 20 to 1 |
| 10 - | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LAPublic, 4-year | 20 - | 1,080 | 74.31% | 18.05% | $14,008 ($9,172) | 6,501 | 38.00% | 19 to 1 |
| Average | 22 | 1,141 | 81.73% | 32.24% | $17,200 ($9,206) | 13,033 | 50.50% | 20 to 1 |