Top 5 Safest College Campuses in Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, LA - What are the safest college campuses in the state of Louisiana? Shreveport is home to can boast one of the top schools on this list.

Niche.com compiled this data with several factors in mind.

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The researchers looked at the crime rate on campus. They also factored in the local crime grade for the neighborhood where the campus was located. Students surveys on safety were also used to put together this list. The team from Niche.com also checked on alcohol and drug related arrests on campus. The team also pulled data on reports of violence and/or rapes committed at the residence hall.

What Are the Top 5 Safest College Campuses in Louisiana?

#1 Louisiana Christian University
Pineville
Safety Score: A-

#2 Louisiana State University
Shreveport
Safety Score: B+

#3 Louisiana Tech University
Ruston
Safety Score: B+

#4 Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
Safety Score: B+

#5 McNeese State University
Lake Charles
Safety Score: B

Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport scores a C- for safety.

LSU Baton Rouge gets a B- for safety.

Northwestern State University at Natchitoches gets a B- for safety.

You can click here to get the safety ranking for your favorite college or university.

Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota is among the safest colleges in the nation, scoring an A+ for safety. Penn State also gets an A+ in this survey along with several others around the nation. Crime stats at these schools are very low.