Overview
Student Population
| Location | Alexandria, Louisiana |
| Online | lsua.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Alexandria, Louisiana, Louisiana State University Alexandria is a small four year public college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,946 prospective students applied, and 1,872 were granted admission. Of those admitted 480 enrolled in the school. 2,066 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,640 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $4,895 plus fees of $1,774. LSUA is ranked 855 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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LSUA is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Louisiana State University Alexandria within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#855 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#372 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
#10 in Best Public Colleges in Louisiana
#15 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1060 |
| ACT | 18/22 |
| GPA | 3.16 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
In District Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,220 |
| Other Fees | $1,774 |
| Room and Board | $7,950 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $3,332 |
| Total One Year Cost | $19,170 |
Louisiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,220 |
| Other Fees | $1,774 |
| Room and Board | $7,950 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,332 |
| Total One Year Cost | $19,171 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 37% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 21% |
| Business | 14% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159382 IPEDS survey data for Louisiana State University Alexandria.
Current students may use the Louisiana State University Alexandria GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.