Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
#124 in National Universities
#3 in Louisiana
4-years Public College In Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (referred to as LSU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Baton Rouge, LA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $11,954 for Louisiana residents and $28,631 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 37,348 and student to faculty ratio is 4.55% (22 to 1).The highest degree offered at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $11,954 (Louisiana Residents) $28,631 (out-of-state) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 75.72% |
| Student Population | 37,348 |
| Test Scores | 1,230 (SAT) 25 (ACT) |
| Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1913 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $11,954 for Louisiana residents and $28,631 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $13,027 for Louisiana residents and $29,962 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers the alternative tuition plans. 86 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $11,917 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 75.72% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.16%. The average SAT score is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 25. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 37,348 students are attending at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (30,952 undergraduate students). There are 1,342 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 195 part-time faculty working for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 6,275 (full-time) and 336 (part-time). The graduation rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 69% and the retention rate is 84% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Mission Statement
As the flagship institution of the state, the vision of Louisiana State University is to be a leading research-extensive university, challenging undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development. Designated as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution, the mission of Louisiana State University is the generation, preservation, dissemination, and application of knowledge and cultivation of the arts. In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to:* offer a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designated to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;* employ faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferrable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and* use its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.
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Southeastern Conference (SEC)
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