Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana State University is a public, comprehensive, land-grant and sea-grant university. It offers academic specialties in several fields at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. Its campus of more than 2,000 acres is located in Baton Rouge.
Website: www.lsu.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 74% of 24,280 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.43
- SAT Math
- 530-650 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
593 average
540-640 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 26 average
23-31 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $30,360
Out-of-state: $47,037 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $11,950
Out-of-state: $28,627 - Room and Board
- $11,830
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 65%
- Average Freshman Award
- $15,490
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $26,821
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 1,326
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 8% of classes
10-19 students: 28% of classes
20-29 students: 23% of classes
30-39 students: 12% of classes
40-49 students: 7% of classes
50-99 students: 13% of classes
Over 100 students: 9% of classes
Campus Life
- Baton Rouge Population
- 229,426
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- New Orleans
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 30% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Bengal Tiger --Mike
- Sororities
- 27% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 16% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
4.6% Asian
12.8% Black/African-American
6.8% Hispanic/Latino
2.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
72.0% White
1.2% Unknown - International Students
- 1.7% from 71 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 83.7%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 41.3%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 31%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 12.1%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 4 | |
Science | 4 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 3 | |
History | 1 | |
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Not used if submitted | August 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | |
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used in place of an application essay ACT: Used in place of an application essay |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- City, State, Zip
- Baton Rouge, LA 70803
- Phone
- (225) 578-1175
- Fax
- (225) 578-4433
- admissions@lsu.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- $50
- Application Fee Waiver
- Not available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- Not reported
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for some freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 required for all freshmen
- Other
- ACT Composite score of 22 (18 in English and 19 in Math) or SAT Total Score of 1100 (500 in English and 510 in Math) required for freshmen
- Financial Need
- Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 74% of 24,280 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 75% of 14,160 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 73% of 10,120 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 5,942 (33%) of 18,024 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 3,754 (35%) of 10,658 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 3,001 (41%) of 7,366 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.43
- 3.75 and Above
- 29%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 24%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 23%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 16%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 8%
- 2.00 - 2.49
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 530-650 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 11%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 34%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 46%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 9%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 593 average
540-640 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 8%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 39%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 45%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 8%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 26 average
23-31 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 19%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 47%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 33%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 0%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 23%
Top quarter: 47%
Top half: 77% - National Merit Scholar
- 0%
- Valedictorian
- 5%
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $30,360
Out-of-state: $47,037 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $11,950
Out-of-state: $28,627 - Room and Board
- $11,830
- Books and Supplies
- $1,160
- Other Expenses
- $5,420
- Payment Plans
- Deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline April 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning November 15
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 002010 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 3,641 (80.4%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 2,598 (72.0%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 2,598 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 449 (21.8%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 65%
- Average Award
- $15,490
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 2,514 (96.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,997
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,415 (70.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,321
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 143 (4.3%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 939 (20.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,000
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 13,393 (68.5%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 10,344 (77.2%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 10,344 (97.9%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 1,496 (18.7%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 60%
- Average Award
- $15,296
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 9,249 (89.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,364
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 6,719 (73.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,622
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 355 (3.0%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 3,438 (18.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,653
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 42%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $26,821
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 17.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 3.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
- College/university loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Agriculture, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies
- Number of Awards
- 1,878
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- 326
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Out-of-State Students, Veterans
- Number of Awards
- 3,395
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $1,963
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Architecture
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- History, General
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Interior Architecture
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International/Global Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Nutrition Sciences
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Petroleum Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Plant Sciences, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Engineering, Education
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 1,326
- Part-Time Faculty
- 175
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 76%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 8% of classes
10-19 students: 28% of classes
20-29 students: 23% of classes
30-39 students: 12% of classes
40-49 students: 7% of classes
50-99 students: 13% of classes
Over 100 students: 9% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 16% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 29% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 32% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 14% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 4,535,347
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 1314
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Not Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Library and Information Science, Master of Laws, Master of Education, Master of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Natural Science, Master of Social Work, Professional Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Master of Science, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Arts in Liberal Arts, Master of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Science in Systems Science, Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Applied Statistics, Master of Architecture, Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering
Master's Programs of Study
- Accounting
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- Animal Sciences
- Applied Arts and Design--General
- Applied Science and Technology
- Art/Fine Arts
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biopsychology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Business Education
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Sciences
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Developmental Psychology
- Economics
- Education--General
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Entomology
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Finance and Banking
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Forestry
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Graphic Design
- Home Economics Education
- Human Resources Development
- International and Comparative Education
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Law
- Liberal Studies
- Marine Affairs
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Medical Physics
- Music
- Music Education
- Natural Resources
- Oceanography
- Petroleum Engineering
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics
- Psychology--General
- School Psychology
- Sociology
- Structural Engineering
- Systems Science
- Theater
- Transportation and Highway Engineering
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Water Resources Engineering
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Musical Arts, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Accounting
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- Animal Sciences
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biopsychology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Business Education
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Sciences
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Developmental Psychology
- Economics
- Education--General
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Entomology
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Finance and Banking
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Forestry
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Home Economics Education
- Human Resources Development
- International and Comparative Education
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Law
- Marine Affairs
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Medical Physics
- Music
- Music Education
- Natural Resources
- Oceanography
- Petroleum Engineering
- Physics
- Psychology--General
- School Psychology
- Sociology
- Structural Engineering
- Systems Science
- Theater
- Transportation and Highway Engineering
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Water Resources Engineering
Location and Setting
- Baton Rouge Population
- 229,426
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- New Orleans
- Campus Size
- 2,000 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 39.6 average low in January, 90.5 average high in September
- Rain
- 111 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 5 mile(s) from campus in Baton Rouge
- Nearest Train Station
- 40 mile(s) from campus in Hammond
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 30% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Bengal Tiger --Mike
- School Colors
- Purple and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Golf | x | x | x | |
Gymnastics | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | x | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | x | x |
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | x | |
Gymnastics | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- golf
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, rock climbing, sand volleyball, softball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, intramural athletics, student political organizations, student professional organizations, religious organizations, cultural organizations
- Sororities
- 27% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 16% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 25,361
- Women
- 13,332 (52.6%)
- Men
- 12,029 (47.4%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 22,433
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
4.6% Asian
12.8% Black/African-American
6.8% Hispanic/Latino
2.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
72.0% White
1.2% Unknown - International Students.
- 1.7% from 71 countries
- Average Age
- 21
- All Graduate Students
- 5,624
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 83.7%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 41.3%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 62.4%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 67.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 31%
- Average Starting Salary
- 31%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 12.1%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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