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 |
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 28,960 prospective students applied, and 21,252 were granted admission. Of those admitted 6,701 enrolled in the school. 28,691 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,594 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $8,038 plus fees of $3,924. LSU is ranked 304 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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LSU is rated within the top 39% 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 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#304 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#98 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Louisiana
#225 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1300 |
| ACT | 23/28 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.55 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Louisiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,038 |
| Other Fees | $3,924 |
| Room and Board | $12,708 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,686 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,394 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,038 |
| Other Fees | $3,924 |
| Room and Board | $12,708 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,686 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,394 |
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% |
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.