The 2025 average ACT score of Louisiana colleges is 22 which is same as last year.
Tulane University of Louisiana has the highest ACT score of 32 among 17 Louisiana colleges that consider ACT score for admission.
Of those 17 Louisiana colleges, 3 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 3 schools' scores decreased. 11 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 $25,635 and graduate tuition & fees is $21,641 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High ACT Score Louisiana Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 68.99%, and the average SAT score is 1,177, 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 - | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LAPrivate, 4-year | 32 - | 1,465 | 13.98% | 40.32% | $68,678 | 13,310 | 86.00% | 7 to 1 |
| 2 - | 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 |
| 3 - | 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 |
| 4 - | 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 |
| 5 1 | Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LAPrivate, 4-year | 23 1 | 1,120 | 55.74% | 24.27% | $41,200 | 712 | 56.00% | 8 to 1 |
| 6 1 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LAPrivate, 4-year | 22 1 | 1,025 | 69.04% | 11.85% | $28,979 | 3,218 | 49.00% | 11 to 1 |
| 7 1 | 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 |
| 7 - | 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 |
| 7 - | 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 |
| 7 - | 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 |
| Average | 24 | 1,177 | 68.99% | 30.47% | $25,635 ($9,379) | 11,812 | 57.00% | 17 to 1 |