Meet LC
Founded in 1906, Louisiana College is a private, Baptist coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs. Built upon the principles of character and learning, the College has a tradition of outstanding academics and is the only Baptist, four-year institution in Louisiana.
Louisiana College is a private, Baptist coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs. The campus is located in Pineville, Louisiana, and the college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4501 for questions about the accreditation of Louisiana College. Please visit our accreditations page for more information on separate accreditation for specific programs.
The college is located on an 81-acre campus with a total of 25 academic and residential buildings. Most of the students at Louisiana College come from Central Louisiana, but many states and several foreign countries are represented in the current student body. The faculty and staff of Louisiana College genuinely care for the students. Their primary concern is to enhance student learning and to encourage the student’s Christian growth. Approximately two-thirds of the faculty hold terminal degrees in their academic discipline.
The college was chartered in 1906 as a non-profit corporation with the object “to own, operate and conduct a Baptist college... to foster Christian education.” Louisiana College is affiliated with the Louisiana Baptist Convention.
LC Mission
The mission of Louisiana College is to provide liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs characterized by devotion to the preeminence of the Lord Jesus, allegiance to the authority of the Holy Scriptures, dedication to academic excellence for the glory of God, and commitment to change the world for Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
LC Heritage
A commitment to distinctively Christian education is part of a rich tradition that has characterized Louisiana College's one-hundred-year history. The third stanza of the college alma mater clearly states the mission of the institution: “Christian knowledge e’er bestowing until eternity.”
LC Goals
Upon graduation from Louisiana College, students have received a broad exposure to the liberal arts and sciences, are grounded in the knowledge of a major area of academic inquiry, and have encountered opportunities for integrating all learning into a workable framework within the context of the Christian faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Learn MorePineville, Louisiana, just across the Red River from Alexandria in Central Louisiana
81-acre campus with a total of twenty-five academic and residential buildings
Blue and Orange
Louisiana College carries many traditions, including Alma Mater, The College Hymn, Wildcat Fight Song, and many others.
Learn MoreLouisiana College was founded in Pineville, Louisiana, on October 3, 1906. It is the successor to two earlier Louisiana Baptist schools, Mt. Lebanon University and Keatchie Female College.
Learn MoreLouisiana College is the only Baptist, Christian liberal arts college in Louisiana. The college holds many more distinctives. Follow the link to learn more.
Learn MoreFacts
Over 90%
of LC Students Receive Scholarships or Financial Aid
1:11
Student/Faculty Ratio
70+
Programs of Study
Founded
October 3, 1906
Christian Commitment
Louisiana College is a Christian institution offering comprehensive liberal arts undergraduate and graduate programs that are known for being relevant, relational, and rigorous. Built upon a biblical worldview, Louisiana College has a tradition of outstanding academics that spans over 100 years that has shaped our vision for Preparing Graduates and Transforming Lives.