Louisiana State University Comparison

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Overview

LSU
Location Baton Rouge, LA
Setting Rural Fringe
Enrollment 37,348
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #367
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website lsu.edu
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Costs

LSU
Tuition (In State) $8,038
Tuition (Out of State) $8,038
Room & Board $13,956
Avg Net Price $21,296
Avg Grant Aid $12,374
% Receiving Grant Aid 98%

Admission

LSU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 38,853
Admitted 29,419
Acceptance Rate 75.7%
Enrolled % 25.2%
Avg High School GPA 3.77
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 23/28
SAT Range 1140/1320
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jul 15, 2025

Academics

LSU
Student to Faculty Ratio 22:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (18%)
  • Education (10%)
  • Engineering (9%)
  • Communication (8%)
  • Social Sciences (8%)

Outcomes

LSU
Graduation Rate 60%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $56,900
Making Student Loan Payments 67%
Median Student Loan Debt $20,900
Median Loan Payment $216

Diversity

LSU
% Men 44%
% Women 56%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 73%
% Black 12%
% Hispanic 6%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 2%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

LSU
% In-State 65%
% Out-of-State 34%

Campus

LSU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/