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Overview
The Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, more commonly known as Louisiana State, is the most comprehensive university in the state. This public university is located in Baton Rouge and is a designated land-, space-, and sea-grant institution. The main library doubles as a U.S. Regional Depository Library and belongs to the Association of Research Libraries, a distinction reserved for only 113 libraries in the US and Canada. LSU’s learning center, The Center for Academic Success, is one of only two Learning Centers of Excellence in the nation.
Acceptance Rate:
76%
Average Net Price:
$20,352
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
28
Average SAT Composite
1242
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,954 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $28,631 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,296 |
| Books and Supplies | $1084 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
56%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,374
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,225
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,385
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
62%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7311
98%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,225
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$181,025,216
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$100,694,530
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
32%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,404
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,418
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
Students receiving federal loans
30%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,517
Average Other Loans Per Year
$21,922
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
38853
Students Applied
68%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1033
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | April 15 | May 1 |
| Other | June 1 |
Application Fee
$50
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
87%
Submitting ACT
13%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1242
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
37,348
Total Number of Undergrads
30,952
0
100
39%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
66%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
108
Faculty Overview
0
100
83%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
56
Countries Represented
83
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
27%
Student Organizations
500
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
30%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
31%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southeastern Conference
Total Male Athletes
251
Total Female Athletes
214
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
29
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Louisiana State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$60,100
Top 5 Cities
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Houston
Dallas
Lafayette
Top 5 Employers
Louisiana State University
Ochsner Health System
Shell
Chevron
Jacobs
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Education
Sales
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,418
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingBecause LSU does have rigorous academics, I would advise, if possible, to take dual-credit courses during high school to help prepare you for the teaching styles, and hard classes that you will have to take here at LSU.
Jordann from Humble, TX
LSU is facing financial uncertainty, but the academic core of classes and offerings is kept in tact. Student to faculty ratio is about 21:1, which is great considering the 28,000 students that attend the school. Courses challenge students to learn, and opportunities to engage in service learning and communication intense courses allow students to develop real life skills while learning core curriculum. There are plenty of opportunities to stand out and educate yourself for success, should you choose to take advantage of them.
Kenneth from Baton Rouge, LA
Here at LSU we love purple and live gold. It is a place full of opportunity and potential where anyone can start and make a new life for themselves. The pride each of the students feel for our beloved university is seen with every award we win, national championship we earn, and our drive for excellence every day.
Lauren from The Woodlands, TX
At LSU, many of the professors are actually interested in you learning. After being in a class as small as 20, to being in a class as big as 300, the professors are always encouraging student involvement with questions and working in groups. They are usually very flexible with office hours and there are plenty of tutorial centers and student tutors willing to help. Some people who are scared to ask for help usually have friends in the same classes that are able to help. They always tell us networking is a must!
Shanae from Randallstown, MD
My case is quite different since I went to a college-like high school. LSU uses some of the same books and publishers my high school did. Regardless, some courses can be challenging, and the tests usually make you analyze and infer information. You'll write a lot of essays here, but the teachers are here to help. Learning occurs both in the classrooms and out of them.
Hannah from New Iberia, LA
This school offers a broad spectrum of majors, and has top of the line professors!
Chris from Mandeville, LA
LSU is a huge, diverse university with tons of tradition and school pride. From academics, to football, to student groups and Greek life, LSU has something for everyone. You are guaranteed to learn and live well at LSU.
Michael from Tucker, GA
This college is a lot of fun and offers many programs and clubs. They have a great student outreach program and have many events for students. There are many benefits to being at the college.
Megan from Port Allen, LA
They have many services to help students, when I came from BRCC I was surprised at how there are colleges that actually care for the students. The staff is very helpful and they take care of things timely. Everyone is very friendly too.
Sarah from Baton Rouge, LA
G-E-A-U-X Tigers!!!
Lynn from Baton Rouge, LA
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