PrivateSuburbanLouisiana Christian University
Pineville, Louisiana 71359
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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Varsity Sports — Wildcats and
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
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (54)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
61%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from LA state average + suburban adjustment