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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Also known as: Louisiana State University|LSU

📍 Baton Rouge, Louisiana🏛️ Urban Setting👥 30,594 Undergrads🔗 www.lsu.edu

Overview

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a very large public research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It enrolls about 30,594 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 73%. Graduates earn a median of $61,251 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

73%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,285

600–680

Net Price

$19,151

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

69%

Retention

85%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$61,251

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

73.3%

SAT Average

1,285

ACT Composite

24–30

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200600 – 680 (mid 50%)800

Math

200580 – 660 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

124 – 30 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,954

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$28,631

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$34,705

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$19,151

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$13,056
$30,001 – $48,000	$15,696
$48,001 – $75,000	$20,223
$75,001 – $110,000	$23,878
$110,001 +	$26,489

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

29.9%

Academics & Programs

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers programs across 25 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

21.9%

Engineering

9.8%

Education

9.0%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

8.3%

Social Sciences

7.7%

Communication & Journalism

6.2%

Psychology

5.3%

Interdisciplinary Studies

4.8%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

69%

On-Time (4yr)

47%

Retention (FT)

85%

% Earning >$25K

82%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$49,218

8 years

$54,621

10 years

$61,251

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

74.9%

White

72.3%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

57.5%

Black or African American

20.6%

Asian

4.6%

Hispanic / Latino

10.7%

Two or more races

3.9%

International

1.4%

Gender

Women

56.6%

Men

43.4%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 73%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1285.

How much does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College cost?

In-state tuition is $11,954, and out-of-state is $28,631. Average net price after financial aid is $19,151.

What is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Engineering, Education.

What's the graduation rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

The 6-year graduation rate is 69%, and 85% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.