LSUA Earns National Recognition in Newsweek’s “America’s Top Online Learning Schools in 2025”

Dec 10, 2024, 13:25 PM

LSUA is proud to announce its inclusion in Newsweek's prestigious list of "America's Top Online Learning Schools 2025." In the November...

ALEXANDRIA - LSUA is proud to announce its inclusion in Newsweek's prestigious list of "America's Top Online Learning Schools 2025." In the November 15 issue of Newsweek, LSUA received a 4-star rating and was ranked 210th nationally, highlighting its commitment to delivering high-quality online education to students across the country.

Teresa Seymour, LSUA Director of Distance Learning, spoke to the growth of the online cohort stating, "Our growth is a tribute to the dedication of faculty and support of administration to provide high quality educational experiences to students. Our partnership with LSU Online is also key to our success. The ranking is terrific to see, but what we are truly proud of is the success of our students. We have 24 online degree programs and some have multiple concentrations. Almost all programs are seeing growth year over year."

In Fall 2023, LSUA enrolled 2,479 online students. By Fall 2024, that number had surged to 3,870 students-a remarkable 56% increase in just one year. Online students now make up 54% of LSUA's total enrollment, reflecting the university's success in offering flexible and accessible degree programs. Strikingly, the number of graduates from fully-online programs has increased 71% over the same time period, with 349 graduating this fall! With 7-week course sessions and the option to take multiple courses each term, LSUA's online programs enable students to expedite their education while balancing work, family, and community responsibilities.

"Being named one of "America's Top Online Learning Schools" in 2025 by Newsweek is a tremendous honor that reflects LSUA's dedication to meeting the evolving educational needs of today's students," said LSUA Chancellor Paul Coreil. "As more working professionals return to school, non-traditional students look to complete degrees, and rural undergrads seek affordable and flexible learning options, LSUA remains committed to delivering Louisiana's best-value education through accessible, high-quality online programs that drive personal and professional success. I commend our dedicated faculty, staff, and students for this well-deserved recognition."

The rankings, developed in collaboration with global data research firm Statista, evaluate the top 250 colleges offering online undergraduate and graduate programs. LSUA joins an elite group of institutions recognized for excellence in online learning, including major public universities and elite private colleges from across the country. This acknowledgment underscores LSUA's dedication to providing accessible, flexible, and career-relevant education through its expanding online degree programs.

The methodology included an extensive survey of more than 10,000 U.S. residents who have used online learning platforms for academic degrees, professional development, or personal enrichment. Participants evaluated institutions on criteria including organization, support, price, reputation, success, recommendation, practical relevance, and overall satisfaction. Their reviews, combined with institutional performance indicators, were aggregated into final scores to determine the rankings.

LSUA's recognition reaffirms its national reputation as a leader in online and in-person education. With competitive tuition, personalized student support, and in-demand degree programs, LSUA continues to set the standard for online and on-campus learning in Louisiana and beyond.

To see the full list of America's Top Online Schools, visit https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-top-online-college-2025

Written by Adam Lord

Photo credit - Mira Alvarado | LSUA Strategic Communications