Louisiana State University Alexandria campus

LSUA Admission Requirements

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LSUA Admission Overview

LSUA admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year LSUA admitted 92.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.16 GPA (B+) and SAT 970-1220 / ACT 17-22. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

LSUA requires the SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

LSUA Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

92.1%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The LSUA acceptance rate is 92.1%. Last year, 883 of 959 applicants were admitted. That is the 18th lowest acceptance rate in Louisiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into LSUA and can you get accepted?

LSUA is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Louisiana State University Alexandria typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.16. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. Of those admitted, 67% enrolled. That suggests LSUA is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

LSUA GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.16

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.16

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at LSUA typically have around a 3.16 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades.

The school ranks #19 in Louisiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

LSUA SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

970-1220

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 490
Math 480
Composite 970

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 610
Composite 1220

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at LSUA typically score around a 1100 SAT (middle 50% 970–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 59th percentile nationally. LSUA ranks #10 in the state of Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 970 to 1220

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Louisiana State University Alexandria
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1220+	Above 75th	>96%
1100 to 1220	Avg +	92%-96%
970 to 1100	Avg -	86%-92%
Below 970	Below mid-50	<86%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

LSUA ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-22

Freshmen reporting ACT

99%

25th Percentile Scores

English 18
Math 16
Composite 17

75th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 21
Composite 22

Average ACT

Incoming testers at LSUA typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 17–22) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. LSUA places #18 among colleges in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 22

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Louisiana State University Alexandria
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
22+	Above 75th	>96%
19 to 22	Avg +	92%-96%
17 to 19	Avg -	87%-92%
Below 17	Below mid-50	<87%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

71% of Louisiana State University Alexandria freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 33% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Louisiana State University Alexandria students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	11%
Top 25% of class	33%
Top 50% of class	71%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Louisiana State University Alexandria admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	665	294	959
Accepted	618	265	883
Acceptance Rate	93%	90%	92%
Enrolled	405	183	588
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	66%	69%	67%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Louisiana State University Alexandria and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Louisiana State University Alexandria application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Louisiana State University Alexandria is $20.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Louisiana State University Alexandria
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

LSUA is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 92.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.16 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025