About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Renee Melder
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
1140 College Drive
Pineville, LA 71359-0560
1140 College Drive
Pineville, LA 71359-0560
Phone
318-487-7259
Email
admissions@lacollege.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Healthplex/Wellness Center
Hixon Student Center/Granberry
Martin Performing Arts Center
Weathersby Fine Arts Building
Alexandria Hall
Hixon Student Center/Granberry
Martin Performing Arts Center
Weathersby Fine Arts Building
Alexandria Hall
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Alexandria Mall
Indian Creek Recreational Area
Lake Buelow
Alexandria Riverfront
Kincaid Lake & Recreational Area
Indian Creek Recreational Area
Lake Buelow
Alexandria Riverfront
Kincaid Lake & Recreational Area
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@lacollege.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
No visits allowed during test administration
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Alexandria International Airport is a 10 minute drive from campus. Greyhound buses operate in Alexandria. Taxi service available from airport and bus station.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Shreveport: Take I-49 South to Pineville Expressway Exit, Louisiana College exit is to the right. From Monroe: Take I65 South, take a left on Pineville Expressway, Louisiana Colllege exit to the right. From New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Laffayette: take I-49 North to Pineville Expressway exit, Louisiana College exit is to the right. From Lake Charles: take US-165 North to Hwy 71 North, take Hwy 71 North to I-49 South, take Pineville Expressway exit, Louisiana College exit is to the right.
Local Accommodations
Holiday Inn-alexandria Downtown, 701 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301, (318) 541-8333 ($85.00); Country Inn and Suites-Pineville, 2727 Monroe/ Hwy 165, Pineville, LA 71360,(318) 641-8332 ($96.00); Hotel Bentley of Alexandria, 200 Desoto St, Alexandria, LA 71301, (318) 442-2226 ($126)
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 808
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average HS GPA: 3.32
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 560
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 610
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 23
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — August 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
11:1
Total Faculty
119
with Terminal Degree
65
65
Women
54
Men
13
Minority
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
18%
Graduate in 5 years
26%
Graduate in 6 years
30%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Organizational Leadership.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
Journalism.
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
Sports Communication.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Education, Other.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING.
Pre-Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
French Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Nursing Practice.
Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Applied Mathematics, Other.
Computational and Applied Mathematics.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Christian Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.
Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
Religious Education.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
James Austin "Jimmie" Davis
Songwriter, Governor, Singer
Joe D. Smith, Jr.
President of The Town Talk, central Louisiana's largest newspaper
Will Davis Campbell
Baptist minister, author, activist and lecturer
Billy Ray Chandler
Louisiana House of Representatives
George Shannon Long
United States Representative
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
18%
Graduate in 5 years
26%
Graduate in 6 years
30%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,783
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,085
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,317
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
56%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$25,921
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$12,020
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$17,000
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,220
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$958
On-Campus Room and Board
$5,518
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,004
Foreign Countries Represented
12
Demographics
24.95%
Black
3.10%
Hispanic
64.13%
Caucasian
2.46%
International
47% female
53% male
10% are out of state
89% are full time
11% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
54%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
68%
Campus Environment
Suburban
86/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Apartment Single
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Wellness Housing
Dorms Male
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Student Success Center
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
JoLynn McConley
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Psychological/Educational EvaluationDocumentation Required for ADHD
Psychological/Educational EvaluationSpecial Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
2
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
12
Number of Honor Societies
13
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
6
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
36% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Wildcats)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Lady Wildcats)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
