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IMPACT/ STATISTICS

LAICU member colleges and universities are a vital part of Louisiana’s higher education sector and an integral component of the economic engine of Louisiana that is higher education.

Economic Impact

$2.2 BILLION
into Louisiana’s economy every year
$792 MILLION
in annual wages for workers in Louisiana
$1.5 BILLION
annual college and university operations expenses in Louisiana
$74 MILLION
contributions to state and local taxes every year
$303 MILLION
in annual wages for workers in Louisiana
$348 MILLION
in instruction, student services, and academic support for students

ALUMNI OUTCOMES STUDY

Each year, nearly 27,000 students choose an independent college or university, representing 14% of the state's undergraduate students. Independent colleges invest $348 million each year to support students in their academic pursuits. Independent institutions exceed expectations and graduate 17% of the students earning bachelor's degrees in the state each year.

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Our Students

LAICU colleges and universities serve students from every district in Louisiana and globally.

80%

Percentage of grads that complete in 4 or less years

67%

Alumni who live and work in Louisiana

14%

Percentage of state's undergraduates

100%

Louisiana legislative districts represented on campus

43%

Share of degrees awarded to students of color

20%

Percentage of the state's international students

By The Numbers

LAICU colleges and universities awarded 73,340 degrees and certificates in the past decade.

35%

35% of the state's degrees in biology and physical sciences

42%

42% of Louisiana's higher education faculty and staff are employed at a LAICU institution

56%

Students are 56% more likely to complete a degree on time compared to public universities

9%

9% of state tax revenue comes from a connection to independent colleges and universities

Students at LAICU colleges and universities typically graduate in four years.

11:1

Average ratio of students to faculty

82%

Percentage of students who receive institutional grants or scholarships

Critical Impact

792

Million in Annual Wages

19,380 Jobs for Louisiana Workers
48,860 Alumni Living & Working in Louisiana
9,000 People Directly Employed

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  • Centenary College
  • Dillard University
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
  • Louisiana Christian University
  • Loyola University
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College
  • Tulane University
  • University of Holy Cross
  • Xavier University
  • Centenary College
  • Dillard University
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  • Louisiana Christian University
  • Loyola University
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College
  • Tulane University
  • University of Holy Cross
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