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Overview
Louisiana Christian University, in Pineville, is a Baptist-affiliated university in central Louisiana offering faith-integrated programs along the Red River. It was known for decades as Louisiana College before rebranding, and it remains a traditional, denominationally affiliated residential campus.
Academics
Nursing, education, business, and ministry are the primary programs, with Baptist doctrinal identity woven into general education requirements alongside more standard professional coursework.
Worth knowing
The Baptist affiliation shapes campus rules and expectations more directly than at many faith-affiliated universities, and prospective students should understand the residential, faith-centered culture as a genuine part of daily life rather than a background detail.
Admissions
Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)
Applying
lcuniversity.edu ↗High school coursework
Required4 units of English · 4 units of Mathematics (Algebra I & II, and Geometry or higher) · 3 units of Science (at least 2 lab science) · 3 units of Social Studies (1 unit U.S. focus, 1 unit world focus) · Remaining units to total 24 from: English, math, science, social studies, foreign language, humanities, fine/performing arts, PE, health, or computer science
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