Louisiana College
Louisiana College is a small private college in Pineville, Louisiana, with a low 11:1 student to faculty ratio. The college is affiliated with the Louisiana Baptist Convention and was founded in 1906. While the first classes were taught in tents, the college now has 25 residential and academic buildings. Most of the administrative offices are housed in the Alexandria Hall building, which was built in 1920. The nursing programs are taught at the Cavanaugh Hall of Science, which also includes classrooms for biology, mathematics, and chemistry. As Louisiana College is affiliated with a church, the college focuses on promoting a Christian learning environment.
Louisiana College Division of Nursing offers three nursing programs leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. These CCNE-accredited programs include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. Along with CCNE accreditation, these programs are accredited by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN). The traditional four-year BSN track has prerequisite liberal arts courses. The accelerated BSN program is for students that have a four-year degree in an unrelated field. If the prerequisite courses and admission criteria are met, students may complete the accelerated BSN program in 17 months. Upon completion of any of these programs, students are prepared to take the NCLEX-RN exam.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
| Number of Students1,196 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate55% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 8 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
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141 miles away |
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142 miles away |
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149 miles away |
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167 miles away |
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167 miles away |
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174 miles away |
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185 miles away |
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University of St Thomas
208 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1923 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Admission
72%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1050 to 1280 |
| ACT | 19 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $500/credit | |
| In State Students | $500/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $500/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $375/credit | |
| In State Students | $375/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $375/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $22,500 |
| ADN | 70 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| BSN | 125 | $62,500 | $62,500 | $62,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $18,750 | $18,750 | $18,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Louisiana College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 55% | $4,499 |
| Other Federal Grant | 19% | $704 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 65% | $2,847 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 90% | $5,182 |
| Federal Student Loans | 75% | $5,585 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $9,330 |
$15,572
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,282 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,320 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,065 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$18,694 |
| Over $110,000$18,120 |
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Student Population
987
Undergrads
209
Graduates
591
Women
605
Men
76%
Full-time
24%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
65% |
|
Black/African American |
24% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.
