Louisiana Christian University
Louisiana Christian University is a private research university in Pineville, Louisiana, enrolling about 672 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 77.19% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,700 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $20,266
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,113 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 77.19% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 672 95.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 43.87%
- Average ACT Score: 21
Louisiana Christian University: what the data shows
Common questions about Louisiana Christian University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Louisiana Christian University?
Louisiana Christian University is located in Pineville, LA (ZIP 71359).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is Louisiana Christian University public or private?
Louisiana Christian University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Louisiana Christian University cost?
Published tuition: $20,266.
Average net price after aid: $13,113.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,203 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,619 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,775 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,347 |
| $110,001+ | $6,343 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $81,064.
How hard is it to get into Louisiana Christian University?
Admission rate: 77.19%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Louisiana Christian University?
Total enrollment: 672 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Louisiana Christian University?
150%-time completion rate: 43.87%.
First-year retention: 52.4%.
What do graduates of Louisiana Christian University earn?
Median earnings: $40,615 six years after entry; $51,700 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,875.
43.09% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Louisiana Christian University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (194 completions)
- Social Work (23 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (21 completions)
- CIP 131299 (12 completions)
- Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 completions)
- Educational Administration & Support (10 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (10 completions)
- CIP 510806 (9 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (8 completions)
- CIP 310505 (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Louisiana Christian University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 77.19%; completion rate 43.87%; median earnings $51,700 at 10 years; net price $13,113. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$20,266
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Louisiana Christian University was $20,266.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,113
2024 Value
In 2024 Louisiana Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,113.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,452 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,113 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$81,064 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Louisiana Christian University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
43.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Louisiana Christian University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Louisiana Christian University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $14,120 | $14,120 | $11,611 |
| 2014 | $14,570 | $14,570 | $12,925 |
| 2015 | $15,070 | $15,070 | $14,202 |
| 2016 | $15,978 | $15,978 | $13,665 |
| 2017 | $16,000 | $16,000 | $15,874 |
| 2018 | $17,000 | $17,000 | $12,789 |
| 2019 | $17,500 | $17,500 | $12,684 |
| 2020 | $17,500 | $17,500 | $14,946 |
| 2021 | $17,950 | $17,950 | $15,351 |
| 2022 | $19,720 | $19,720 | $15,340 |
| 2023 | $19,740 | $19,740 | $16,874 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
77.19% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Louisiana Christian University in 2024 is 672 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
52.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.53% 100% Completion Time
43.87% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.53% of students graduating from Louisiana Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Louisiana Christian University.
Return on Investment
$21,875 Median Student Debt
$51,700 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.31% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
885.66% Return on Investment
4.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Louisiana Christian University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Social Work: 23 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 21 completions
CIP 13.1299: 12 completions
Parks, Recreation, & Leisure: 11 completions
Educational Administration & Support: 10 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 10 completions
CIP 51.0806: 9 completions
General Biological Sciences: 8 completions
CIP 31.0505: 8 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 194 completions
Most popular programs at Louisiana Christian University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Louisiana Christian University graduates.
About
Louisiana Christian University is a private non-profit institution located in Pineville, LA, offering 38 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 672 students. The admission rate is 77.19%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 21. The institution maintains a 43.87% graduation rate. Approximately 43.09% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Pineville, LA 71359
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Louisiana Christian University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Louisiana Christian University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $20,266 and average net price is $13,113 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Louisiana Christian University?
The admission rate is 77.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Louisiana Christian University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Louisiana Christian University reports midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Louisiana Christian University earn?
Median earnings are $40,615 six years after entry and $51,700 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Louisiana Christian University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Louisiana Christian University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,875.
How big is Louisiana Christian University?
Total enrollment is about 672 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Louisiana Christian University public or private?
Louisiana Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Pineville, LA.
Is Louisiana Christian University an HBCU?
No. Louisiana Christian University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Louisiana Christian University a tribal college?
No. Louisiana Christian University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Louisiana Christian University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Louisiana Christian University does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.6%).
Is Louisiana Christian University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Louisiana Christian University: Southern Baptist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.