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Louisiana Christian University

#1020 in US ranking Pineville, LA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$35,000
Tuition & fees
$22,304
Avg. aid
$16,617
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
77%
Avg. SAT
1010
Avg. ACT
21

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%
Median salary
$45,120
1 yr after graduation

What does Louisiana Christian University offer in terms of athletics?

Louisiana Christian University's Wildcats compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, or NAIA. Varsity athletics are distinct from recreational sports: joining a team involves its own recruiting, eligibility, practice, and competition requirements.

Reported sports include football, baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and golf. Students interested in a particular team should check its current roster and competition schedule, since sports offerings and conference arrangements can change. Recreational activities offer a different route to participation and should not be assumed to carry varsity eligibility or athletic aid.

What student groups and Associations are available at Louisiana Christian University?

Reported student groups at Louisiana Christian University include the Student Government Association, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Union Board, and Business Student Association. Together, these examples show routes into campus representation, faith-related activity, event planning, and academic or professional interests.

Students can also look to performing arts and recreational activities for peer involvement. Because organization activity can change from year to year, an applicant with a specific interest should check the current student-activities directory or ask how to join or establish a recognized group. A listed organization is not the same as a guarantee that it meets every term.

Who studies at Louisiana Christian University?

Louisiana Christian University reported total enrollment of 936 students. In the 2024-25 reporting, it had 186 first-time degree-seeking undergraduates and 51 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

The student body draws heavily from Louisiana: the reported geographic measure places 88% of students in the in-state category and 11% from other U.S. states. These figures describe enrollment, not the views or experiences of individual students. The university's relatively small enrollment and reported 10-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio may be useful points of comparison for applicants who prefer to evaluate schools by scale, but neither statistic establishes what a particular class or advising relationship will be like.

How does student life look like at Louisiana Christian University?

Student life at Louisiana Christian University combines a residential campus with a substantial commuting population. The reported measures place 68% of students on campus and 31% in the commuting category, so access to activities may depend partly on when a student is on campus.

Campus experience extends beyond clubs and varsity teams. Reported opportunities include theater, choral groups, a marching band, and student-run radio and television. The institution also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. Prospective students with a particular support need should check service hours, eligibility, and appointment procedures rather than assume every resource operates continuously.

What libraries are available to students at Louisiana Christian University?

The Richard W. Norton Memorial Library is Louisiana Christian University's main campus library. It provides a place for academic study, and reported library services include reservable study rooms.

Students planning research-intensive coursework should ask the library how to access its current databases, journals, research help, and materials not held locally. The library is not reported to have study areas open around the clock, so students who work late should check current opening hours and identify other permitted study spaces.

Louisiana Christian University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

936

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

186

Member of Athletic Associations

NAIA

Total staff

57 full time, 37 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Louisiana Christian University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 763
Graduate: 173

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 708
Part-time: 228

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 59
Men: 127

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 24
Black or African American: 185
White: 382
American Indian or Alaska Native: 8
Asian: 2
Two or more races: 21
Unknown: 1

Louisiana Christian University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NAIA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Badminton

–Both–

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

BothBoth–

Cheerleading

Both––

Football

MenBoth–

Golf

Men––

Sand volleyball

–Both–

Soccer

BothBoth–

Softball

WomenBoth–

Table tennis

–Both–

Ultimate Frisbee

–Both–

Volleyball

Women––

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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