Louisiana Christian University 
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Summary
Founded in 1906, Louisiana Christian University is a Christ-centered Community committed to Academic Excellence where students are equipped for Lives of Learning, Leading, and Serving. With a vision to Prepare Graduates and Transform Lives, LCU develops the intellect and maturity of students with curricular and spiritual principles characterized by three words: relevant, relational and rigorous.
Louisiana Christian University attracts students seeking a college that will reinforce and integrate their faith in more than 70 areas of study, and students credit professors for compassion and investment in the whole student. LCU was named a Top 30 Christian College by bestvalueschools.org.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Louisiana Christian University
1140 College Dr
Pineville, LA 71360
Website: lcuniversity.edu
Phone: 318-487-7000
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 720467515
CEO/President: Dr. David Jeffries
Chairman:
Board size: 21
Founder: Edwin O. Ware, Sr.
Ruling year: 1970
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 07/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Louisiana Christian University prepares students to be leaders of tomorrow. Our faculty and staff join you on your college journey and help you connect your passion and purpose. You'll learn to think critically, problem-solve, and use analytical reasoning - skills that are highly valued in today's job market. Rooted in Christ, the Louisiana Christian University community is committed to academic excellence and equipping students for lives of learning, leading, and serving.
The guiding principle of Louisiana Christian University is to provide liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs characterized by devotion to the preeminence of the Lord Jesus, allegiance to the authority of the Holy Scriptures, dedication to academic excellence for the glory of God, and commitment to change the world for Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Mission statement
Louisiana Christian University is a Christ-centered community committed to Academic Excellence where students are equipped for Lives of Learning, Leading, and Serving.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Colleges/Universities
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 555 of 1118 | 69 of 127 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 81 of 1119 | 20 of 127 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 483 of 1119 | 55 of 127 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1102 of 1118 | 127 of 127 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $855,976 in government grants in 2024.
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 13% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 16% | 16% | 18% | 30% | 24% | 20% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 84% | 84% | 82% | 70% | 76% | 80% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 85% | 82% | 86% | 68% | 82% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 103% | 96% | 115% | 75% | 99% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 82% | 88% | 79% | 99% | 51% | 81% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | -3% | 4% | -15% | 25% | 1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 1% | -1% | 2% | -5% | 12% | 1% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 13% | 15% | 18% | 14% | 32% | 18% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.53 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.30 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.64 | 33.51 | 42.05 | 51.89 | 43.74 | 44.35 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.44 | 10.69 | 13.09 | 16.01 | 12.15 | 13.24 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 7.92 | 3.47 | 4.63 | 2.44 | 3.27 | 1.53 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.13 | 0.29 | 0.22 | 0.41 | 0.31 | 0.66 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 7.38 | 0.80 | 0.72 | 0.44 | 0.69 | 0.31 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 24% | 21% | 22% | 24% | 25% | 29% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 11% | 14% | 15% | 17% | 17% | 21% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 151% | 248% | 251% | 246% | 270% | 238% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $1,023,514 | $437,234 | $633,453 | $630,448 | $629,817 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,972,466 | $2,007,531 | $1,372,123 | $1,901,959 | $1,694,762 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,995,980 | $2,444,765 | $2,005,576 | $2,532,407 | $2,324,579 |
| Long-term investments | $27,554,456 | $29,334,599 | $27,782,678 | $29,673,325 | $24,908,081 |
| Fixed assets | $36,595,796 | $39,594,395 | $44,060,484 | $46,464,458 | $47,922,671 |
| Other long-term assets | $33,238,203 | $31,440,628 | $30,210,938 | $32,098,312 | $27,935,040 |
| Total long-term assets | $97,388,455 | $100,369,622 | $102,054,100 | $108,236,095 | $100,765,792 |
| Total assets | $100,384,435 | $102,814,387 | $104,059,676 | $110,768,502 | $103,090,371 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $704,208 | $527,601 | $726,738 | $675,496 | $1,518,342 |
| Other current liabilities | $159,893 | $732 | $96,746 | $99,669 | $4,475 |
| Total current liabilities | $864,101 | $528,333 | $823,484 | $775,165 | $1,522,817 |
| Debt | $14,372,143 | $15,705,140 | $18,061,037 | $19,122,179 | $21,178,529 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $5,653,693 | $6,213,284 | $6,215,932 | $7,635,829 | $7,239,752 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $20,025,836 | $21,918,424 | $24,276,969 | $26,758,008 | $28,418,281 |
| Total liabilities | $20,889,937 | $22,446,757 | $25,100,453 | $27,533,173 | $29,941,098 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $30,506,720 | $32,609,794 | $32,509,956 | $34,192,901 | $30,291,859 |
| With donor restrictions | $48,987,778 | $47,757,836 | $46,449,267 | $49,042,428 | $42,857,414 |
| Net assets | $79,494,498 | $80,367,630 | $78,959,223 | $83,235,329 | $73,149,273 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $5,095,809 | $5,991,273 | $8,462,819 | $9,636,272 | $6,359,054 |
| Program service revenue | $18,387,799 | $22,074,930 | $18,541,824 | $19,889,850 | $19,134,209 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,551,853 | $1,581,718 | ($3,063,362) | $7,843,603 | $1,928,466 |
| Other revenue | $4,114,284 | $3,768,477 | $3,890,104 | $3,496,636 | $3,747,323 |
| Total other revenue | $26,053,936 | $27,425,125 | $19,368,566 | $31,230,089 | $24,809,998 |
| Total revenue | $31,149,745 | $33,416,398 | $27,831,385 | $40,866,361 | $31,169,052 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $27,338,841 | $26,253,279 | $27,580,760 | $20,860,724 | $25,254,239 |
| Management and general | $4,684,036 | $5,754,712 | $4,526,731 | $9,919,581 | $5,527,280 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $32,022,877 | $32,007,991 | $32,107,491 | $30,780,305 | $30,781,519 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($873,132) | $1,408,407 | ($4,276,106) | $10,086,056 | $387,533 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($873,132) | $1,408,407 | ($4,276,106) | $10,086,056 | $387,533 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Richard Brewer Jr | Former Chief Executive Officer | $281,305 |
| Cheryl Clark | Provost | $147,447 |
| Reni Mason | Vice President | $109,075 |
| Joshua Joy Dara Sr | Vice President | $102,891 |
| David Jeffreys | Chief Operating Officer | $86,328 |
Compensation data as of: 7/31/2024
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History
Founded in 1906, Louisiana Christian University is a private, Baptist coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs. Built upon the principles of character and learning, the College has a tradition of outstanding academics and is the only Baptist, four-year institution in Louisiana.
Program accomplishments
1,210 Enrollment
Freshman 61%
Overall 72%
Retention Rate
10:1 Student To Faculty Ratio
60+ Programs Of Study
100% Education PRAXIS Pass Rate
92% PreProfessional School Acceptance
63% Scored Higher Than National Average On The MCAT
90% Students Receive Financial Aid