Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

www.lsu.edu/ ⟶

Graduation Rate
44%
Tuition (In-State)
$11,954
Acceptance Rate
76%
Enrollment
37,348
As the Flagship institution of the state, the vision of Louisiana State University is to be a leading research-extensive university, challenging undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development. Designated as a Land-, Sea-, and Space-Grant institution, the mission of Louisiana State University is the generation, preservation, dissemination, and application of knowledge and cultivation of the arts. In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: * offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; * employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and * using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.

Costs and Financial Aid

$35,218
Tuition
$11,954
Room and Board
$14,296
Books and Supplies
$1,084
Other Expenses
$7,884

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$35,218
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$18,300
Estimated Annual Cost
Estimated annual cost generated from the Department of Education. Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$51,895
Tuition
$28,631
Room and Board
$14,296
Books and Supplies
$1,084
Other Expenses
$7,884

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$51,895
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$18,300
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$35,218
Tuition
$11,954
Room and Board
$14,296
Books and Supplies
$1,084
Other Expenses
$7,884

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$35,218
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$18,300
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
Federal Grants
98%
$2,225
State/Local Grants
62%
$7,311
Institutional Grants
74%
$7,385
Loans
32%
$8,404

Percent Receiving Aid and Average Aid Amount

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Acceptance Rate and Test Scores

76%

Acceptance Rate

13% students submit SAT
87% students submit ACT

Applicants Submitting Test Scores

580-660
SAT
Verbal
560-660
SAT
Math
23-28
ACT
Composite

Typical Test Scores of Admitted Students

Diversity and Demographics

37,348
Students
82% Undergrad
18% Graduate

Degree Type

85% Full-time
15% Part-time

Full-time vs Part-time Status

30,952
Undergrad
Students
55% Female
45% Male

Gender Ratio

American Indian or Alaskan Native
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
Black
17%
Hispanic
9%
White
63%
Unknown
1%
Non-resident
2%

Race and Ethnicity of Undergrad Students

Graduation Rate and Most Popular Majors

44%
4 years

Graduation Rate

Biology/Biological Sciences, General
368
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
365
Mass Communication/Media Studies
282
Business Administration and Management, General
225
Psychology, General
219

Most Popular Majors and Number of Graduates

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