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Louisiana colleges by SAT score

9 Louisiana schools with published score bands, from the U.S. Department of Education — highest band first.

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In short

Among Louisiana colleges in the federal dataset, Tulane University of Louisiana has the highest enrolled-student SAT band at 1400–1520. The table below lists 9 Louisiana schools' middle-50% SAT and ACT ranges, highest first — each links to a page on setting a target for that school. Every figure is the enrolled middle 50% from College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-09-01.

Louisiana schools, by enrolled SAT band

Middle 50% of enrolled students (College Scorecard, 2026-09-01). A dash means the school reports no band for that test.
SchoolSAT (mid 50%)ACTUndergrads
Tulane University of Louisiana1400–152031–348k
University of Louisiana at Monroe1160–136018–245k
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College1180–134024–3031k
Louisiana Tech University1100–131021–278k
University of Louisiana at Lafayette1120–124023–2812k
Louisiana State University at Alexandria970–122017–226k
McNeese State University940–119818–235k
Northwestern State University of Louisiana866–116318–246k
Southern University and A & M College790–102015–196k
How to read a middle 50%

A quarter of enrolled students scored below the band and a quarter above it. It describes who enrolled — not a cutoff, and not who was admitted.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Louisiana college has the highest SAT scores?

In the federal dataset, Tulane University of Louisiana — an enrolled middle 50% of 1400–1520. Bands describe enrolled students, not cutoffs.

What SAT score do I need for college in Louisiana?

It spans the table above — from 790–1020 to 1400–1520 across 9 schools. Pick the schools you mean and aim at the upper half of their bands.

Where do these numbers come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (IPEDS), retrieved 2026-09-01. Each school's own page links its federal profile.

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