Overview
Student Population
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| Location | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Online | lsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Louisiana State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 24,501 prospective students applied, and 18,272 were granted admission. Of those admitted 6,132 enrolled in the school. 26,862 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,121 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $8,038 plus fees of $3,924. LSU is ranked 261 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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LSU is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Louisiana State University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#261 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#77 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Louisiana
#132 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1310 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.45 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Louisiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,038 |
| Other Fees | $3,924 |
| Room and Board | $12,276 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,686 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,962 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,038 |
| Other Fees | $3,924 |
| Room and Board | $12,276 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,686 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,962 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Education | 10% |
| Engineering | 9% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159391 IPEDS survey data for Louisiana State University.
Current students may use the Louisiana State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.