Louisiana Public Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

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.

Comparison between Louisiana Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. Louisiana Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LAPublic, 4-year 27
1		1,25573.33%22.96%$28,631
($11,954)		41,70569.00%21 to 1
2
-		University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LAPublic, 4-year 25
-		1,19087.01%31.73%$24,146
($10,418)		15,66553.00%18 to 1
3
-		Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LAPublic, 4-year 24
-		1,21086.40%33.44%$16,866
($10,125)		11,87364.00%21 to 1
4
-		Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LAPublic, 4-year 21
1		1,09050.55%31.48%$7,327
($7,327)		10,74938.00%30 to 1
4
1		McNeese State University Lake Charles, LAPublic, 4-year 21
-		1,05078.27%38.18%$9,989
($8,489)		6,24147.00%20 to 1
4
1		Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LAPublic, 4-year 21
-		1,08090.80%35.37%$9,242
($8,149)		6,04354.00%19 to 1
4
1		University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LAPublic, 4-year 21
-		1,28084.75%35.06%$21,290
($9,190)		8,60154.00%18 to 1
4
1		Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LAPublic, 4-year 21
-		1,03092.54%37.38%$19,652
($8,864)		8,52343.00%16 to 1
4
1		Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LAPublic, 4-year 21
-		-99.31%38.76%$20,851
($8,373)		14,42645.00%20 to 1
10
-		University of New Orleans New Orleans, LAPublic, 4-year 20
-		1,08074.31%18.05%$14,008
($9,172)		6,50138.00%19 to 1
Average221,14181.73%32.24%$17,200
($9,206)		13,03350.50%20 to 1