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Louisiana Christian University

Pineville, Louisiana 71359

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Louisiana Christian University is a private institution in Pineville with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 750 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,700 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,874.

Established
1906
Motto
Latin: Deo, Veritati, Patriae
Type
Private college
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division III

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84%Acceptance
SAT Avg
750Students
10:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$51,700Earnings 10yr
$16,874Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$19,740
Room & Board$7,956
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$30,564
Average Net Price$16,874
Median Debt at Graduation$21,875
Monthly Payment (10yr)$232

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,046
$30–48K$16,040
$48–75K$17,685
$75–110K$16,983
$110K+$18,102

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (54)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

61%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
750
Gender Split
43% / 57%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Black 27%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.3%
Freshman Retention60.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,615
10 Years$51,700

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#106
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wildcats and

Golf

History & Fun Facts

  • History Early history Louisiana Christian University was founded as Louisiana College on October 3, 1906, in Pineville, across the Red River from the larger city of Alexandria.
  • From 1906 to 1907, Ware was the college's financial agent and its first president from 1908 to 1909.
  • After a history beset with financial difficulties, both schools came under the control of the Louisiana Baptist Convention in 1899.
  • When Louisiana College was opened in 1906, Mount Lebanon College closed, followed by Keatchie a few years later.
  • Since the first class of nineteen students in 1906, more than ten thousand students have graduated.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from LA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K
169 mi(293 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
206 mi(357 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
275 mi(477 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSY New Orleans158 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental196 mi
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth291 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1400 mi · ~40h 27m drive
New York, NY1213 mi · ~35h 3m drive
Hartford, CT1308 mi · ~37h 47m drive
Providence, RI1368 mi · ~39h 31m drive
Albany, NY1289 mi · ~37h 14m drive
Syracuse, NY1204 mi · ~34h 47m drive
Rochester, NY1151 mi · ~33h 15m drive
Buffalo, NY1091 mi · ~31h 31m drive
Philadelphia, PA1135 mi · ~32h 47m drive
Pittsburgh, PA937 mi · ~27h 4m drive
Harrisburg, PA1065 mi · ~30h 46m drive
Newark, NJ1206 mi · ~34h 50m drive
Washington, DC1013 mi · ~29h 16m drive
Baltimore, MD1046 mi · ~30h 13m drive
Atlanta, GA497 mi · ~14h 21m drive
Charlotte, NC721 mi · ~20h 50m drive
Raleigh, NC851 mi · ~24h 35m drive
Miami, FL835 mi · ~24h 7m drive
Orlando, FL689 mi · ~19h 54m drive
Tampa, FL642 mi · ~18h 33m drive
Nashville, TN466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
New Orleans, LA169 mi · ~4h 53m drive
Richmond, VA955 mi · ~27h 35m drive
Chicago, IL776 mi · ~22h 25m drive
Detroit, MI919 mi · ~26h 33m drive
Minneapolis, MN944 mi · ~27h 16m drive
St. Louis, MO520 mi · ~15h 1m drive
Kansas City, MO551 mi · ~15h 55m drive
Indianapolis, IN681 mi · ~19h 40m drive
Columbus, OH797 mi · ~23h 1m drive
Cleveland, OH921 mi · ~26h 36m drive
Milwaukee, WI846 mi · ~24h 26m drive
Dallas, TX275 mi · ~7h 57m drive
Houston, TX206 mi · ~5h 57m drive
Austin, TX324 mi · ~9h 22m drive
San Antonio, TX385 mi · ~11h 7m drive
Los Angeles, CA1509 mi · ~43h 36m drive
San Francisco, CA1756 mi · ~50h 44m drive
San Diego, CA1449 mi · ~41h 52m drive
Seattle, WA1932 mi · ~55h 49m drive
Portland, OR1892 mi · ~54h 39m drive
Denver, CO913 mi · ~26h 23m drive
Phoenix, AZ1154 mi · ~33h 20m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1264 mi · ~36h 31m drive
Honolulu, HI4055 mi · ~117h 9m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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