Louisiana Christian University

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#10192 / #2709
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1447
Most Desirable School
Private Baptist college in Louisiana, U.S.

Louisiana Christian University at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#2709
Acceptance rate (fall 2024)
77%
Tuition and fees (2025–26)
$22,304
Graduation rate
40%
Undergraduates (fall 2024)
672

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About Louisiana Christian University

According to Wikipedia, Louisiana Christian University is a private Baptist university in Pineville, Louisiana. It enrolls 1,100 to 1,200 students. It is affiliated with the Louisiana Baptist Convention . Louisiana Christian University was founded in 1906 as Louisiana College. It took its current name on November 16, 2021. The school colors are orange and blue, and the athletic teams are known as the Louisiana Christian Wildcats and Lady Wildcats.

Louisiana Christian University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceRetention RateGraduation Rate
54977%52%40%

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.

How Much Does Louisiana Christian University Cost To Attend?

Tuition and fees (in-state)
$22,304
Average Net Price by Family Income (2021–22)
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$19,889
30K - 48K$19,369
48K - 75K$17,159
75K - 110K$24,378
110K+$22,528

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

How Much Do Louisiana Christian University Graduates Make?

Ten years after starting college, former Louisiana Christian University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $49,573 a year, and 91% of those not still in school are working.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.

Louisiana Christian University's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
1,095867228

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.

Where is Louisiana Christian University?

Louisiana Christian University is located at 1140 College Dr, Pineville, LA 71359.

How Safe is Louisiana Christian University?

Relative to its enrollment, Louisiana Christian University has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Pineville has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.

What Is Louisiana Christian University Known For?

Louisiana Christian University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Louisiana Christian University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much Louisiana Christian University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Chemistry
#6347
World Rank
#6353
Historical Rank
#1728
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #1728 in the U.S. and #6347 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.

chemistry Degrees
Mathematics
#6625
World Rank
#6650
Historical Rank
#1776
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #1776 in the U.S. and #6625 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.

math Degrees
Engineering
#8804
World Rank
#8810
Historical Rank
#1828
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #1828 in the U.S. and #8804 worldwide for influence in Engineering.

engineering Degrees
Criminal Justice
#3586
World Rank
#3589
Historical Rank
#1838
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #1838 in the U.S. and #3586 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.

criminal-justice Degrees
Literature
#5777
World Rank
#5808
Historical Rank
#1868
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #1868 in the U.S. and #5777 worldwide for influence in Literature.

literature Degrees
Social Work
#5800
World Rank
#5800
Historical Rank
#2167
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #2167 in the U.S. and #5800 worldwide for influence in Social Work.

social-work Degrees
Nursing
#5825
World Rank
#5825
Historical Rank
#2279
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #2279 in the U.S. and #5825 worldwide for influence in Nursing.

nursing Degrees
Law
#7394
World Rank
#7402
Historical Rank
#2293
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #2293 in the U.S. and #7394 worldwide for influence in Law.

Psychology
#7030
World Rank
#7037
Historical Rank
#2649
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #2649 in the U.S. and #7030 worldwide for influence in Psychology.

psychology Degrees
Business
#9578
World Rank
#9578
Historical Rank
#2687
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #2687 in the U.S. and #9578 worldwide for influence in Business.

business Degrees
Education
#9980
World Rank
#9987
Historical Rank
#2720
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #2720 in the U.S. and #9980 worldwide for influence in Education.

education Degrees
History
#9264
World Rank
#9274
Historical Rank
#2758
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #2758 in the U.S. and #9264 worldwide for influence in History.

history Degrees
Political Science
#13193
World Rank
#13195
Historical Rank
#3238
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #3238 in the U.S. and #13193 worldwide for influence in Political Science.

political-science Degrees
Communications
#11985
World Rank
#11991
Historical Rank
#3284
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #3284 in the U.S. and #11985 worldwide for influence in Communications.

communications Degrees
Biology
#12464
World Rank
#12478
Historical Rank
#3367
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #3367 in the U.S. and #12464 worldwide for influence in Biology.

biology Degrees
Medical
#12107
World Rank
#12109
Historical Rank
#3368
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #3368 in the U.S. and #12107 worldwide for influence in Medical.

medicine Degrees
Computer Science
#12318
World Rank
#12325
Historical Rank
#3430
USA Rank

Louisiana Christian University ranks #3430 in the U.S. and #12318 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.

computer-science Degrees

Who Are Louisiana Christian University's Most Influential Alumni?

Louisiana Christian University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Religious Studies, and Social Work. Here are some of Louisiana Christian University's most famous alumni:

Frank Stagg
A Theologian, author and pastor from the United States.
Will Campbell
An American writer .
Jimmie Davis
An American singer, songwriter, and 47th Governor of Louisiana.