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Louisiana Christian University

Pineville, LA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist

Louisiana Christian University is a Christ-centered university in Pineville, Louisiana, founded in 1906. Chapel is held on Tuesdays at 11 a.m., and full-time students must earn 11 chapel credits each semester. The 2026-27 catalog requires two Bible courses and a Christian worldview course of all undergraduates, and the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 is published as the college's statement of faith. The Baptist Collegiate Ministry is listed in the official directory.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “The Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) is a campus ministry under the leadership of the BCM Director and a student Leadership Team.”

    Source: lcuniversity.edu
  • “The Central Curriculum creates a common educational experience that provides a broad foundation for lifelong learning within a biblical worldview for all Louisiana Christian University students.”

    Source: catalog.lcuniversity.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Chapel is held Tuesdays at 11 a.m. in Guinn Auditorium, and full-time students are expected to earn at least 11 chapel credits each semester.

Source: lcuniversity.edu
Where do I find community?

The Baptist Collegiate Ministry is a campus ministry led by a director and students. Fresh Fire is a student-led Bible study.

Source: lcuniversity.edu

Academic Excellence

B-Academic Excellence: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
52 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.44%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.52%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,557

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (One named ministry staff member is listed under the Baptist Collegiate Ministry. Chapel event contacts on the faith page are School of Christian Studies faculty and are not counted.)
  • Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each year: One or two (Annual fall revival (one week a year), recorded as one spiritual emphasis week.)
  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: Many (Official pages list several Christian student groups, including Fresh Fire Club (a student-led Bible study), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Delight Ministries, Harvest Laborers, Renewed Mind Society and the Baptist Collegiate Ministry.)
  • Chapel services during the week: Once a week (Regular chapel is held once a week, on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. The handbook also mentions special chapel services scheduled during the semester; they are not counted as regular weekly services.)
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Required, with a set number of services each term (Full-time day students must earn 11 chapel credits each semester, with set required chapels in each term.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes (The handbook lists the regular chapel services and their time and place, Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. in Guinn Auditorium.)
  • Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 2 courses (The Central Curriculum requires RL 105 Survey of the Bible and RL 106 Interpreting the Bible of all students. RL 305 Christian Worldview is counted under T3, not here.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (RL 105 is required of all students and surveys the Bible from Genesis to Revelation; it covers both Testaments. The catalog page does not separately list Old and New Testament courses.)
  • Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required: 1 course (RL 305 Christian Worldview is required of all students and is described as building a Christian worldview. It is counted once, here.)
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes (The Central Curriculum, which all students take, states its aim as learning within a biblical worldview.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (A Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies is offered.)
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Missions trips offered to students: Some (The school says it helps facilitate cross-cultural mission trips.)
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Many (Ten named local churches and ministries took part in the March 2026 SENDLA service day.)
  • Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some (Cross-cultural mission trips are offered through the School of Missions and Ministries.)
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes (SENDLA service is explicitly rooted in Matthew 28 (the Great Commission).)
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Regular chapel is held once a week, on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. The handbook also mentions special chapel services scheduled during the semester; they are not counted as regular weekly services.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027, Spiritual Life & Chapel Programlcuniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Student-Handbook-26_digital-REV.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are typically held each Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in Guinn Auditorium, with additional special chapel services scheduled throughout the semester.”
      Chapel services are held typically each Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Guinn Auditorium.
    2. Faith & Worship | Louisiana Christian Universitylcuniversity.edu/campus-life/residence-life/faith-worship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is held on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. in Guinn Auditorium.”
      The official Faith & Worship page gives the Tuesday 11 a.m. chapel time.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Full-time day students must earn 11 chapel credits each semester, with set required chapels in each term.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027, Chapel Attendance Expectationslcuniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Student-Handbook-26_digital-REV.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All full-time students are expected to earn a minimum of 11 chapel credits each academic semester.”
      Full-time students must earn 11 chapel credits every semester.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (The handbook lists the regular chapel services and their time and place, Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. in Guinn Auditorium.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027, Spiritual Life & Chapel Programlcuniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Student-Handbook-26_digital-REV.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are typically held each Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in Guinn Auditorium, with additional special chapel services scheduled throughout the semester.”
      Chapel services are held typically each Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Guinn Auditorium.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

90 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (The Central Curriculum requires RL 105 Survey of the Bible and RL 106 Interpreting the Bible of all students. RL 305 Christian Worldview is counted under T3, not here.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Central Curriculum | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.lcuniversity.edu/content.php?catoid=22&navoid=1055 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “RL 105 Survey of the Bible 3 hrs RL 106 Interpreting the Bible 3 hrs RL 305 Christian Worldview 3 hrs”
      The Central Curriculum requires RL 105, RL 106 and RL 305 of all students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (RL 105 is required of all students and surveys the Bible from Genesis to Revelation; it covers both Testaments. The catalog page does not separately list Old and New Testament courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. RL 105 Survey of the Bible | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.lcuniversity.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=22&coid=22920 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This course surveys the redemptive story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, emphasizing how that story shapes the Christian’s worldview and affects life decisions.”
      RL 105 surveys the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (RL 305 Christian Worldview is required of all students and is described as building a Christian worldview. It is counted once, here.)
    Sources (2)
    1. RL 305 Christian Worldview | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.lcuniversity.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=22&coid=22922 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Worldview will introduce worldview thought to students, challenge them to think critically about theological and philosophical worldview issues, and help them develop a robust understanding of the Christian worldview.”
      RL 305 is a course in the Christian worldview.
    2. Central Curriculum | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.lcuniversity.edu/content.php?catoid=22&navoid=1055 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “RL 105 Survey of the Bible 3 hrs RL 106 Interpreting the Bible 3 hrs RL 305 Christian Worldview 3 hrs”
      The Central Curriculum requires RL 105, RL 106 and RL 305 of all students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The Central Curriculum, which all students take, states its aim as learning within a biblical worldview.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Central Curriculum | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.lcuniversity.edu/content.php?catoid=22&navoid=1055 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Central Curriculum creates a common educational experience that provides a broad foundation for lifelong learning within a biblical worldview for all Louisiana Christian University students.”
      The Central Curriculum's stated aim is learning within a biblical worldview for all students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (A Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies is offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.lcuniversity.edu/content.php?catoid=22&navoid=1047 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies”
      The college offers a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. The Baptist Faith & Message 2000 | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.lcuniversity.edu/content.php?catoid=22&navoid=1049 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Report of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 Study Committee”
      The 2026-27 catalog publishes the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 statement of faith.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One named ministry staff member is listed under the Baptist Collegiate Ministry. Chapel event contacts on the faith page are School of Christian Studies faculty and are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Directory | Louisiana Christian Universitylcuniversity.edu/about/directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM)Expand 318-487-7498 Brad Gill, D. Min.”
      The Baptist Collegiate Ministry is listed in the official directory with a phone number and one named contact.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Annual fall revival (one week a year), recorded as one spiritual emphasis week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Louisiana Christian to hold fall revivallcuniversity.edu/louisiana-christian-to-hold-fall-revival · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Louisiana Christian University will hold its annual fall revival Sept. 22-24 at 11 a.m. in Guinn Auditorium.”
      The university holds an annual fall revival (a spiritual emphasis week) in Guinn Auditorium.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Official pages list several Christian student groups, including Fresh Fire Club (a student-led Bible study), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Delight Ministries, Harvest Laborers, Renewed Mind Society and the Baptist Collegiate Ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Organizations | Louisiana Christian Universitylcuniversity.edu/student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Fresh Fire is a student led Bible study focused on community and spreading the love of Jesus around”
      A student-led Bible study group, Fresh Fire, is listed among student organizations.
    2. Student Handbook 2026-2027, Student Organizationslcuniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Student-Handbook-26_digital-REV.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) is a campus ministry under the leadership of the BCM Director and a student Leadership Team.”
      The Baptist Collegiate Ministry is a campus ministry offering discipleship, worship and fellowship.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

77 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (The school says it helps facilitate cross-cultural mission trips.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School of Missions & Ministries | Louisiana Christian Universitylcuniversity.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/school-of-missions-and-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “To offer hands-on training, we help facilitate opportunities for students to serve in local churches, take cross-cultural mission trips, take trips to seminary conferences, and offer fellowships to enrich the educational experience.”
      The School of Missions and Ministries helps students take cross-cultural mission trips and serve in local churches.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany (Ten named local churches and ministries took part in the March 2026 SENDLA service day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. LCU students, faculty, staff serve the communitylcuniversity.edu/lcu-students-faculty-staff-serve-the-community · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Participating organizations included First Baptist Pineville, Philadelphia Baptist Church in Alexandria, Family of Grace Church, the Hope House, Fostering Community, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Main Street Missions, Rapides Parish Library System, CENLA Pregnancy Center, and Faith Baptist Church in Tioga.”
      SENDLA service days in March 2026 partnered with ten named local churches and ministries.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (Cross-cultural mission trips are offered through the School of Missions and Ministries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School of Missions & Ministries | Louisiana Christian Universitylcuniversity.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/school-of-missions-and-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “To offer hands-on training, we help facilitate opportunities for students to serve in local churches, take cross-cultural mission trips, take trips to seminary conferences, and offer fellowships to enrich the educational experience.”
      The School of Missions and Ministries helps students take cross-cultural mission trips and serve in local churches.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes (SENDLA service is explicitly rooted in Matthew 28 (the Great Commission).)
    Sources (1)
    1. LCU serves the community during fall SendLA Daylcuniversity.edu/lcu-serves-the-community-during-fall-sendla-day · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “SendLA is an initiative begun by Johnson in the spring of 2026. It is rooted in Matthew 28, where Jesus commands His followers to”
      The SendLA service initiative is rooted in Matthew 28 and held each fall and spring semester.

Strengths

  • Full-time students must earn 11 chapel credits each semester, and certain chapels are required for everyone.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027, Chapel Attendance Expectationslcuniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Student-Handbook-26_digital-REV.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All full-time students are expected to earn a minimum of 11 chapel credits each academic semester.”
      Full-time students must earn 11 chapel credits every semester.
  • The Central Curriculum requires two Bible courses and a Christian worldview course of all undergraduates.
    Sources (3)
    1. Central Curriculum | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.lcuniversity.edu/content.php?catoid=22&navoid=1055 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “RL 105 Survey of the Bible 3 hrs RL 106 Interpreting the Bible 3 hrs RL 305 Christian Worldview 3 hrs”
      The Central Curriculum requires RL 105, RL 106 and RL 305 of all students.
    2. RL 105 Survey of the Bible | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.lcuniversity.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=22&coid=22920 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This course surveys the redemptive story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, emphasizing how that story shapes the Christian’s worldview and affects life decisions.”
      RL 105 surveys the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.
    3. RL 305 Christian Worldview | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.lcuniversity.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=22&coid=22922 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Worldview will introduce worldview thought to students, challenge them to think critically about theological and philosophical worldview issues, and help them develop a robust understanding of the Christian worldview.”
      RL 305 is a course in the Christian worldview.
  • A Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies is offered, along with Biblical Studies and Pastoral Ministry minors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.lcuniversity.edu/content.php?catoid=22&navoid=1047 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies”
      The college offers a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies.
  • The published statement of faith is the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.
    Sources (1)
    1. The Baptist Faith & Message 2000 | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.lcuniversity.edu/content.php?catoid=22&navoid=1049 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Report of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 Study Committee”
      The 2026-27 catalog publishes the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 statement of faith.
  • SENDLA service days each fall and spring semester send students into the community with named local churches and ministries.
    Sources (2)
    1. LCU serves the community during fall SendLA Daylcuniversity.edu/lcu-serves-the-community-during-fall-sendla-day · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “SendLA is an initiative begun by Johnson in the spring of 2026. It is rooted in Matthew 28, where Jesus commands His followers to”
      The SendLA service initiative is rooted in Matthew 28 and held each fall and spring semester.
    2. LCU students, faculty, staff serve the communitylcuniversity.edu/lcu-students-faculty-staff-serve-the-community · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Participating organizations included First Baptist Pineville, Philadelphia Baptist Church in Alexandria, Family of Grace Church, the Hope House, Fostering Community, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Main Street Missions, Rapides Parish Library System, CENLA Pregnancy Center, and Faith Baptist Church in Tioga.”
      SENDLA service days in March 2026 partnered with ten named local churches and ministries.

Concerns

  • One regular chapel service a week is published (Tuesdays at 11 a.m.).
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027, Spiritual Life & Chapel Programlcuniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Student-Handbook-26_digital-REV.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are typically held each Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in Guinn Auditorium, with additional special chapel services scheduled throughout the semester.”
      Chapel services are held typically each Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Guinn Auditorium.
  • No campus pastor or chaplain role is presented.
    Sources (1)
    1. Directory | Louisiana Christian Universitylcuniversity.edu/about/directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM)Expand 318-487-7498 Brad Gill, D. Min.”
      The Baptist Collegiate Ministry is listed in the official directory with a phone number and one named contact.

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Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Directory | Louisiana Christian Universitylcuniversity.edu/about/directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM)Expand 318-487-7498 Brad Gill, D. Min.”
    The Baptist Collegiate Ministry is listed in the official directory with a phone number and one named contact.
  2. Student Handbook 2026-2027, Student Organizationslcuniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Student-Handbook-26_digital-REV.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) is a campus ministry under the leadership of the BCM Director and a student Leadership Team.”
    The Baptist Collegiate Ministry is a campus ministry offering discipleship, worship and fellowship.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Tuesday11:00 AMGuinn Auditorium · Typically held each Tuesday, per the 2026-27 handbook; additional special chapel services are scheduled during the semester.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Student Handbook 2026-2027, Spiritual Life & Chapel Programlcuniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Student-Handbook-26_digital-REV.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapel services are typically held each Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in Guinn Auditorium, with additional special chapel services scheduled throughout the semester.”
    Chapel services are held typically each Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Guinn Auditorium.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$13,203
$30,001–$48,000$14,619
$48,001–$75,000$14,775
$75,001–$110,000$17,347
Over $110,000$6,343

Full cost of attendance before aid: $33,791 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
803
Total students950
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$13,113
Cost of attendance (per year)$33,791
Median federal debt at graduation$21,875
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
44%
First-year retention52%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$51,700
Admission rate77%
Students receiving Pell grants43%

Value index: 64 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$76,252
Kinesiology and exercise science$47,762

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Allied health, Applied mathematics, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biology, Broadcasting, Business (general), Business administration, Chemistry, Clinical laboratory science, Communication studies, Computer science, Criminal justice, Design, Education (general), Engineering (general), English, Fine arts, History, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, Journalism, Liberal arts, Linguistics, Managerial economics, Mathematics, Music, Pre-health, Pre-law and legal studies, Psychology, Public administration, Public relations, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious Education, Religious studies, Secondary education, Social work, Teacher education, Teaching Assistants/Aides, Theatre, Theology, Visual and performing arts.

Campus facts

School colors
SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates5%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older6%
On-campus room and board (per year)$8,500
SportsNAIA · Red River Athletic Conference
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member10 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Questions families ask

Is Louisiana Christian University a Christian college?
Yes. Louisiana Christian University is a Christian college.
Where is chapel held at Louisiana Christian University?
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  • IPEDS unit ID 159568
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Southern Baptist
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