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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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About
BATON ROUGE, LA 70803
About LSU...
- Common App Accepted
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Southeastern Conference
- Louisiana
From Louisiana State University
As one of the nation's most prestigious flagship universities, LSU has been a world leader in research and innovation for more than 160 years. Through our relentless dedication to conquering threats and creating solutions, our global scholars deliver breakthroughs that address the needs of today's society. That is where you come in.
LSU is fiercely committed to providing you with a comprehensive academic experience that is hands-on, research-intensive, and life-changing. Our elite community of scholars will prepare you for a prosperous career and a fulfilling life.
Branch Campuses
Branch Campuses of Louisiana State University
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- gradeBLouisiana State University - Alexandria4 Year ALEXANDRIA, LA Rating 3.95 out of 5 223 reviews
- gradeBLouisiana State University - Shreveport4 Year SHREVEPORT, LA Rating 3.77 out of 5 449 reviews
- gradeB minusLouisiana State University - Eunice2 Year EUNICE, LA Rating 4.01 out of 5 181 reviews
- gradeunavailableLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans4 Year NEW ORLEANS, LA Rating 4.04 out of 5 75 reviews
- gradeunavailableLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport4 Year SHREVEPORT, LA Rating 3.67 out of 5 9 reviews
Louisiana State University Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
December 15
Acceptance Rate
76%
SAT Range
1140-1320
ACT Range
23-28
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Will You Get Into LSU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Louisiana State University
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Cost
Net Price
$21,296/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$12,374/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.234 responses
56%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.293 responses
50%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.293 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
348 Graduates
Biology
334 Graduates
Communications
333 Graduates
Construction Management
232 Graduates
221 Graduates
199 Graduates
Marketing
190 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
166 Graduates
Sport and Fitness Management
164 Graduates
Sociology
158 Graduates
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College of Engineering
The LSU College of Engineering is dedicated to creating engineers who can transform ideas into reality to solve society's problems. We cultivate leaders with a strong sense of global awareness, an entrepreneurial spirit, and great communication skills. LSU Engineering students are immediately successful after graduation due to experiences that yield increased opportunities in the workforce.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
12
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
12
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
46%
On Campus
51%
Online
3%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
26,516Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
4,436
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
30%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
226 responses
GEAUX TIGERS
74%
Passionate
8%
Spirit
6%
Tiger
5%
"Where's the coffee!?"
4%
Stressed
2%
Outgoing
1%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available —
Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.332 responses
Poll
50%
of students say almost everything on campus revolved around sports.374 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
243 responses
Great school spirit
32%
Complete Package
18%
Diverse
14%
Athletics
8%
Beautiful, peaceful and easy environment
8%
Overpriced for out of state students
6%
Spirited
4%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$50,100/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
70%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.179 responses
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Louisiana State University Reviews
Rating 3.86 out of 5 3,729 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
I was a football player at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA for 4 years out of high school. I felt as if I got all the good out of the experience, but just needed and desired more to room to grow in a different environment. My brother lives in Baton Rouge and is a LSU graduate so he was recruiting me hard to transfer there. I prayed about it and felt that I should attend LSU because it was always my dream school, and boy, let me tell you, it has been a phenomenal experience here. I could not form a true complaint if I had to, the people here are great, the students are great, the opportunities are great, just everything here is outstanding. Forever LSU, Geaux Tigers!
- Senior
- 7 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Overall, I am happy with my experience at LSU, academically, the professors were willing to answer any doubts in class, during office hours, or through Outlook. As a math major, the university offers several concentrations, allowing me to explore different career paths in mathematics as early as my freshman year. In addition, I hope to participate in the available research opportunities in math next year. I appreciated the presence of the individuals who constituted my "support" team, particularly, my academic coach who helped me with study techniques for biology since I struggled with it. Socially, there are many opportunities to meet great people, and the university hosts fun events throughout the year.
What I would change, however, are some issues regarding the university's housing. In the residence hall of two friends, there was a rat in the ceiling that they never got rid of. Also, there were a few complete power outages that also had the effect of closing the dining halls.
- Sophom*ore
- a month ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Louisiana State University is a beautiful campus, and overall, I love it! There is a lot of diversity major wise. For example, I am Geography Disaster Science and Management, and I could not find that major at any other college in Louisiana or Mississippi. My professors now are amazing, but some of my general education professors were not the best. The safety of the campus is an issue. It is very dark at night. There are not enough lights up around campus, but during the day, I have never had issues.
- Sophom*ore
- 2 months ago
