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Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Public
4 Year

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:
74%
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

Average Net Price
$20,352
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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:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$15,142
Books and Supplies
$1084
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$14,035
$30k - $48k
$17,014
$48k - $75k
$21,261
$75k - $110k
$25,140
$110k+
$26,244
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
55%
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.
26%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,509
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.
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,701
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,573

 

Students receiving state aid
61%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7181
Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,701
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.
$199,001,072
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$104,205,121

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.
39%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,275
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
37%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,569
Average Other Loans Per Year
$20,637

 

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
0
100
74%
Acceptance Rate
42558
Students Applied
68%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1091
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionApril 15May 1
OtherJune 1
Application Fee
$50
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
61%
Out-Of-State Students
34%
86%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1242
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
560
75th
660
Reading
25th
590
75th
670
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
32%
3.50 - 3.74
24%
3.25 - 3.49
21%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
8%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
26
Top 25%
54
Top 50%
83
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
768
$30k - $48k
499
$48k - $75k
458
$75k - $110k
275
$110k+
660

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 225-578-1175
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
39,418
Total Number of Undergrads
32,574
0
100
43%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
66%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non 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

2-19 Students
36%
20-39 Students
33%
40-99 Students
20%
100+ Students
8%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
108

Faculty Overview

0
100
83%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
44%
56%
Residency
In-State Students
61%
Out-Of-State Students
34%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
55
Countries Represented
84
Ethnicity
African American
19%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
10%
White
61%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
27%
Student Organizations
527
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
30%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
29%
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
5
Sports Club
21
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 and Agricultural & Mechanical College Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
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

All Reviews

Sarah's Review

from Baton Rouge, 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 ti...

Lauren's Review

from The Woodlands, TX

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...