Louisiana Christian University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,590

2023 Average Net Price

$15,470

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

83.8%

549 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

950

82.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.7%

120 Graduates

About

Louisiana Christian University is a higher education institution located in Rapides Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Louisiana Christian University were General Educational Leadership & Administration (36 degrees awarded), Social Work (20 degrees), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (16 degrees).

In 2023, 264 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Louisiana Christian University. 56.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (173 degrees), 2.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Louisiana Christian University is $19,590, which is $−4,985 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Louisiana Christian University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 377 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Louisiana Christian University is $19,590, which is $4,985 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,470.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Louisiana Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,590

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Louisiana Christian University was $19,590. The cost of tuition at Louisiana Christian University is $−4,985 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$15,470

2023 Value

6.21%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Louisiana Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,470. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Louisiana Christian University grew by 6.21%.

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

$9,057

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Louisiana Christian University was of $9,057 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 11.5% between 2022 and 2023.

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

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Louisiana Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.53% with respect to 2022, when 85% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Louisiana Christian University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 377 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Louisiana Christian University received 549 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.18% annual growth. Out of those 549 applicants, 460 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.8% acceptance rate.

There were 950 students enrolled at Louisiana Christian University in 2023. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Louisiana Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 47.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

460

Accepted Out of 549

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Louisiana Christian University was 83.8% (460 admissions from 549 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 74.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 5.18%, while admissions grew by 6.48%.

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 950 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Louisiana Christian University is 781 students and the part-time enrollment is 169. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at Louisiana Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Louisiana Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.8% White, 27.7% Black or African American, 4.32% Hispanic or Latino, 3.47% Two or More Races, 0.947% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.632% Asian, and 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Louisiana Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.1%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Black or African American Male (20.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.2%) and Black or African American Male (12.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Louisiana Christian University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 950 students. The full-time enrollment at Louisiana Christian University is 781 and the part-time enrollment is 169. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at Louisiana Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

61%

2023 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 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
540 enrolled students
Black or African American
263 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
41 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Louisiana Christian University is 56.8% White, 27.7% Black or African American, 4.32% Hispanic or Latino, 3.47% Two or More Races, 0.947% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.632% Asian, and 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 1 students (0.105%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 36 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 (173 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Louisiana Christian University is General Educational Leadership & Administration (36 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (20 degrees) and Teacher Education & Professional Development (16 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (12 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (29 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 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 (1,508,860 people), Secondary school teachers (495,126 people), Education administrators (270,690 people), Special education teachers (205,974 people), and Social workers, all other (193,864 people).

The most specialized majors at Louisiana Christian University in 2023 are Theology (12 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (29 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Education (62 degrees), and Protective Services (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Louisiana Christian University are Theology (12 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (29 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Education (62 degrees), and Protective Services (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2,924,692 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (374,821 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (249,340 people), Individual & family services (162,717 people), and Religious organizations (156,875 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.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
25 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
19 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Louisiana Christian University was Registered Nursing with 25 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

114

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

150

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 114 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana Christian University, which is 0.76 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (150).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.75 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana Christian University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 3.5 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Louisiana Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Louisiana Christian University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
173 degrees awarded
Black or African American
68 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Louisiana Christian University is white (173 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
104 degrees awarded
White Male
69 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Louisiana Christian University is white female (104 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (69 degrees).

Operations

Louisiana Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $43.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.15M (7.27%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Louisiana Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 25.7M. Louisiana Christian University employs 27 Assistant professors, 17 Associate professors and 16 Professors. Most academics at Louisiana Christian University are Male Assistant professor (16), Female Assistant professor (11), and Female Professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Louisiana Christian University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 34 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees.

Endowment

$43.3M

2023 Endowment

3.37%

growth from 2022

Louisiana Christian University has an endowment valued at about $43.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Louisiana Christian University grew 3.37% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.43M 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: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.57M

2023 Salaries

0.816%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Louisiana Christian University paid a median of $8.57M in salaries, which represents 33.3% of their overall expenditure ($25.7M) and a 0.816% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.31% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.734% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.79M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Louisiana Christian University paid a total of $3.79M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Louisiana Christian University were Assistant professor with 27 employees, Associate professor with 17 employees, and Professor with 16 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Louisiana Christian University were Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Louisiana Christian University was Male Assistant professor with 16 employees, Female Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Female Professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Louisiana Christian University.

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