Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA • publicDI | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 35,589 • Total: 44,241
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
156 Thomas Boyd Hall
Baton Rouge, LA
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 15,845 (44.5%) • Female: 19,744 (55.5%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 1,654 4.6%
Black/African American 6,770 19.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3,526 9.9%
White 21,326 59.9%
Two or More Races 1,222 3.4%
International 568 1.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
74.0%
31,491 admitted from 42,558 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Test Flexible
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 590-670
Math: 560-660
Total: 1150-1330
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
24-29
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
70.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate
45.9%
Freshman Retention Rate
84.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
26.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$25,344
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$25,344
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,038
Out-of-state: $8,038
Room & Board
$1,084
Books & Supplies
$16,222
Students Receiving Pell Grants
74%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (10)
Basketball Beach Volleyball Golf Gymnastics Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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