Lists · 2026–27
9 universities in Louisiana for international students (2026–27)
9 universities in Louisiana are on the Common App for 2026–27. The table shows each one's city, first deadline, application fee for international students, acceptance rate and published tuition. Some public universities use their own application instead of the Common App, so they aren't listed here.
Updated September 25, 2026
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| University | City | First deadline | Intl fee | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport | Dec 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | 55.7% | $41,200 |
| Dillard University | New Orleans | Rolling | $60 | 41.9% | $23,918 |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) | Baton Rouge | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | 98.7% | $18,310 |
| Louisiana State University A&M-Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge | Rolling | $50 | 73.3% | $28,631 |
| Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $0 | 93.1% | $49,440 |
| Southern University and A&M College | Baton Rouge | Jul 28, 2027 · RD | $30 | 35.1% | $17,272 |
| Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) | New Orleans | Rolling | $45 | 78.9% | $16,954 |
| University of Holy Cross | New Orleans | Jul 24, 2027 · RD | $0 | 73.7% | $16,576 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans | Rolling | $0 | 69% | $28,733 |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Acceptance rates, international enrollment and costs come from the US Department of Education (IPEDS): fall 2024 admissions and enrollment, 2024–25 published tuition and fees. Download as CSV
Questions
How many universities in Louisiana are on the Common App?
9 for 2026–27.
Which universities in Louisiana are free to apply to for international students?
5 charge international applicants no application fee, including Centenary College of Louisiana, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU), Loyola University New Orleans and University of Holy Cross.
What is the most selective university in Louisiana?
On the Common App, Southern University and A&M College: 35.1% of first-year applicants admitted for fall 2024.
What is the most affordable university in Louisiana?
By published out-of-state tuition and fees for 2024–25, University of Holy Cross: $16,576.