Louisiana College is moderately difficult to get into. Around 76% of applicants get into Louisiana College each year. Last year, 941 students applied to Louisiana College and 716 were admitted.
If you are considering submitting an application to Louisiana College, the fee for the application is $25.
Here's an overiew of some of Louisiana College's admissions stats.
Louisiana College 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.4 |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 7% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 75% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Louisiana College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | No | – | – |
Early Decision II | – | – | – |
Early Action | Yes | – | – |
Louisiana College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.
Some students apply early to college in hopes that it will increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.
➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
Louisiana College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.
Curious about the factors that are considered by Louisiana College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Standardized Test Scores | Very Important |
Academic GPA | Very Important |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Considered |
Make sure to check with Louisiana College for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Louisiana College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Louisiana College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | – | – | – | – |
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | – | – | – | – |
Transcript of High School Record | – | – | – | – |
Students admitted to Louisiana College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4. Louisiana College considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Louisiana College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 7% of Louisiana College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 75% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Louisiana College applicants, you should strive to earn between 960 and 1110 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Louisiana College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1110 and 25% of scored lower than 960, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Louisiana College students scored 560 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Louisiana College students scored 520 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.
To be most competitive at Louisiana College, you should strive to earn between 17 and 24 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Louisiana College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.
A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Louisiana College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.
For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Louisiana College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in Louisiana College during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Louisiana College?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Louisiana College.
Does Louisiana College accept transfer credits?
✅ Louisiana College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Does Louisiana College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
❌ Louisiana College does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Louisiana College?
✅ Louisiana College is not test optional.
What is Louisiana College's acceptance rate?
✅ Louisiana College has an acceptance rate of 76%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Louisiana College?
❌ Louisiana College does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Louisiana College? Louisiana College is a somewhat selective institution. The Louisiana College acceptance rate is 76%. This means that the institution accepts 76 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Louisiana College is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Louisiana College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Louisiana College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.35. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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