First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | August 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission | Spring | December 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission | Summer | May 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: lsua.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 109 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 91 |
| General Studies | 90 |
| Accounting | 86 |
| Business Administration and Management | 74 |
| Mathematics | 43 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 36 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 34 |
Show the other 11 majors
| English Language and Literature | 30 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 22 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 18 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 15 |
| Computer Science | 15 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 |
| History | 5 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, Red River Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Women’s varsity · NAIA, Red River Athletic Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Alexandria, LA
148,008 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Alexandria International (AEX)
Nearest hub airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.7 of 20
Elevation
75 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
39°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
100 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$730 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Louisiana Christian University10 mi
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana56 mi
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette71 mi
- McNeese State University84 mi
- Southern University and A & M College86 mi
- Alcorn State University89 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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