LSU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1230

The average composite SAT score for admitted Louisiana State University freshman is 1230 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1230 is in the 80th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1140 to 1320

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1140 to 1320. The 75th percentile score is 1320 while the 25th percentile score is 1140.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by LSU but we estimate it to be around a 1050 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 610

The average score for LSU students on the math portion of the SAT is 610 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 560 and the 75th percentile score 660.

Average SAT Reading Score 620

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 580 to 660 and the average score for Louisiana State University students is 620.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Louisiana State University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 75.7%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.77.

Can I get into LSU with a 1320 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1320 or higher is very competitive at LSU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have a very good chance of acceptance, around 86% or higher.

Can I get into LSU with a 1230 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1230 to 1310 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 76% to 85%.

Can I get into LSU with a 1140 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1140 to 1220 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 62% to 75% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into LSU with a 1050 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1050 to 1130 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 61% chance of admission to LSU. SAT scores below 1050 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.