Louisiana Christian University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,096

2.58% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$17,011

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

77.2%

548 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

936

75.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

44.6%

111 Graduates

About

Louisiana Christian University is a higher education institution located in Rapides Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Louisiana Christian University were Registered Nursing (21 degrees awarded), General Health & Physical Education (11 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (8 degrees).

In 2024, 194 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Louisiana Christian University. 60.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (122 degrees), 2.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (50 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Louisiana Christian University is $20,096, which is $−3,904 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Louisiana Christian University is $20,096, which is $3,904 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,011.

In 2024, 90% of undergraduate students attending Louisiana Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,096

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Louisiana Christian University was $20,096. The cost of tuition at Louisiana Christian University is $−3,904 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Louisiana Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,011

2024 Value

9.96%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Louisiana Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,011. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Louisiana Christian University grew by 9.96%.

This chart compares the average net price of Louisiana Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,212

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Louisiana Christian University was of $9,212 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.71% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Louisiana Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Louisiana Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.27% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Louisiana Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Louisiana Christian University received 548 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.182% annual growth. Out of those 548 applicants, 423 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.2% acceptance rate.

There were 936 students enrolled at Louisiana Christian University in 2024. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Louisiana Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 43.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

423

Accepted Out of 548

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Louisiana Christian University was 77.2% (423 admissions from 548 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.182%, while admissions declined by 8.04%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Louisiana Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Louisiana Christian University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Louisiana Christian University had a total enrollment of 936 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Louisiana Christian University is 708 students and the part-time enrollment is 228. This means that 75.6% of students enrolled at Louisiana Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Louisiana Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.3% White, 26.6% Black or African American, 2.99% Hispanic or Latino, 2.78% Two or More Races, 0.855% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.427% Asian.

Students enrolled at Louisiana Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.9%), followed by White Male (27.6%) and Black or African American Male (22.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.5%) and White Male (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Louisiana Christian University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 936 students. The full-time enrollment at Louisiana Christian University is 708 and the part-time enrollment is 228. This means that 75.6% of students enrolled at Louisiana Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Louisiana Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

52%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Louisiana Christian University was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Louisiana Christian University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Louisiana Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
555 enrolled students
Black or African American
249 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Louisiana Christian University is 59.3% White, 26.6% Black or African American, 2.99% Hispanic or Latino, 2.78% Two or More Races, 0.855% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.427% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11 students (1.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 42 more women than men received degrees from Louisiana Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Louisiana Christian University is white (122 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (50 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Louisiana Christian University is Registered Nursing (21 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Physical Education (11 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (8 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Louisiana Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (9 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Louisiana Christian University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,547,998 people), Secondary school teachers (526,576 people), Education administrators (286,370 people), Special education teachers (207,375 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (186,143 people).

The most specialized majors at Louisiana Christian University in 2024 are Theology (9 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (23 degrees), History (4 degrees), and Education (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Louisiana Christian University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Louisiana Christian University are Theology (9 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (23 degrees), History (4 degrees), and Education (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Louisiana Christian University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,908,453 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (336,350 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (248,867 people), Individual & family services (157,583 people), and Outpatient care centers (146,065 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Louisiana Christian University.

Physical Therapy Technician

Most Common (2024)

9 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Louisiana Christian University was Physical Therapy Technician with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Louisiana Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

118

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana Christian University, which is 0.644 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (118).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Louisiana Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana Christian University in General Health & Physical Education, which is 4.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana Christian University in Social Work, which is 10.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21% of students graduating from Louisiana Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
122 degrees awarded
Black or African American
50 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Louisiana Christian University is white (122 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (50 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
136 degrees awarded
White Female
127 degrees awarded
White Female
125 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Louisiana Christian University is white female (136 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (127 degrees).

Operations

Louisiana Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $45.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.6M (10%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Louisiana Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 24.8M. Louisiana Christian University employs 24 Assistant professors, 16 Associate professors and 15 Professors. Most academics at Louisiana Christian University are Male Assistant professor (15), Female Professor (11), and Male Associate professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Louisiana Christian University are: Management, with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees.

Endowment

$45.8M

2024 Endowment

5.88%

growth from 2023

Louisiana Christian University has an endowment valued at about $45.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Louisiana Christian University grew 5.88% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.3k lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Louisiana Christian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.58M

2024 Salaries

0.0938%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Louisiana Christian University paid a median of $8.58M in salaries, which represents 34.6% of their overall expenditure ($24.8M) and a 0.0938% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.816% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.31% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.35M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Louisiana Christian University paid a total of $3.35M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Louisiana Christian University were Management with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees.

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