Louisiana State University
Elite ProgramBaton Rouge, Louisiana
NCAA D1 · Southeastern
41.7k students73% accepted$21.4k net price
Colleges
Best Men's Basketball colleges in Louisiana
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Tulane University
PopularNew Orleans, Louisiana
NCAA D1 · American Athletic
13.3k students14% accepted$50.6k net price
University of Louisiana, Monroe
PopularMonroe, Louisiana
NCAA D1 · Sun Belt
8.6k students85% accepted$13.6k net price
University of Louisiana, Lafayette
PopularLafayette, Louisiana
NCAA D1 · Sun Belt
15.7k students87% accepted$13k net price
Louisiana Tech University
RecognizedRuston, Louisiana
NCAA D1 · Conference USA
11.9k students86% accepted$12.3k net price
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
RecognizedNatchitoches, Louisiana
NCAA D1 · Southland
8.5k students93% accepted$13.1k net price
Overview
Men's Basketball colleges in Louisiana
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.
- Programs
- 24
- Coaches recruiting
- 141
- 12Division I
- 1Division III
- 7NAIA
- 4Junior college
Louisiana has 24 colleges with Men's Basketball programs. Of those, 12 compete in NCAA Division I, 1 in NCAA Division III, 7 in the NAIA and 4 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Louisiana State University, Tulane University and University of Louisiana, Monroe. 5 schools compete in the Southland Conference, the most common conference.
Lowest net priceLouisiana State University, Shreveport · $7,287Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveTulane University · 14%Acceptance rate
Largest campusLouisiana State University · 41,705Undergraduate students
All programs
Every Men's Basketball program in Louisiana
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Division I · 12
Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge · Southeastern$21.4k net price · 73% acceptedTulane UniversityNew Orleans · American Athletic$50.6k net price · 14% acceptedUniversity of Louisiana, MonroeMonroe · Sun Belt$13.6k net price · 85% acceptedUniversity of Louisiana, LafayetteLafayette · Sun Belt$13k net price · 87% accepted
Division III · 1
NAIA · 7
Louisiana Christian UniversityPineville77% accepted
Loyola University New OrleansNew Orleans · Southern States Athletic$26.1k net price · 93% accepted
Louisiana State University, ShreveportShreveport · Red River Athletic$7.3k net price · 51% accepted
Southern University at New OrleansNew Orleans · HBCU Athletic$14.5k net price · 79% accepted
Questions
Questions about Men's Basketball colleges in Louisiana
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in Louisiana have Men's Basketball?
24 colleges in Louisiana have Men's Basketball programs: 12 Division I, 1 Division III, 7 NAIA and 4 Junior college.
Which colleges in Louisiana have D1 Men's Basketball?
12 colleges in Louisiana compete in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball: Grambling State University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Southeastern Louisiana University, Southern University and A&M College and 4 more.
Which colleges in Louisiana have D3 Men's Basketball?
1 college in Louisiana competes in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball: Centenary College of Louisiana.
Which colleges in Louisiana have NAIA Men's Basketball?
7 colleges in Louisiana compete in NAIA Men's Basketball: Dillard University, Louisiana Christian University, Louisiana State University, Alexandria, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, Loyola University New Orleans, Southern University at New Orleans and Xavier University of Louisiana.
Which colleges in Louisiana have JUCO Men's Basketball?
4 colleges in Louisiana compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Basketball: Baton Rouge Community College, Bossier Parish Community College, Delgado Community College and Southern University at Shreveport.
What is the most affordable college in Louisiana with Men's Basketball?
Louisiana State University, Shreveport has the lowest average net price at $7,287 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Men's Basketball programs in Louisiana compete in?
The Southland Conference has the most Men's Basketball programs in Louisiana.
How do I contact Men's Basketball coaches in Louisiana?
There are 141 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Louisiana. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
By division
Men's Basketball colleges by division in Louisiana
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Men's Basketball colleges in Louisiana
12 schools in Louisiana compete in NCAA Division I.
- Louisiana State University
- Tulane University
- University of Louisiana, Monroe
- University of Louisiana, Lafayette
- Louisiana Tech University
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana
- Southeastern Louisiana University
- Nicholls State University
- Grambling State University
- University of New Orleans
- McNeese State University
- Southern University and A&M College
D3 Men's Basketball colleges in Louisiana
1 school in Louisiana competes in NCAA Division III.
NAIA Men's Basketball colleges in Louisiana
7 schools in Louisiana compete in NAIA.
JUCO Men's Basketball colleges in Louisiana
4 schools in Louisiana compete in NJCAA junior college.