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Louisiana State University-Alexandria

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Alexandria, Louisiana 71302-9121

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Louisiana State University-Alexandria is a public institution in Alexandria with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1048, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,205 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,365.

Established
1959
Type
Public college
Conference
National Association of
93%Acceptance
1048SAT Avg
4,414Students
14:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$42,205Earnings 10yr
$8,365Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Louisiana State University-Alexandria Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1048

Reading & WritingMid: 565
450580
MathMid: 525
430560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1722

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1048

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,050
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,650
Room & Board$9,598
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$15,540
Average Net Price$8,365
Median Debt at Graduation$19,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,038
$30–48K$8,090
$48–75K$9,509
$75–110K$11,661
$110K+$12,093

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,365

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

61.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

29

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (28)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,414
Gender Split
72% / 28%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 20%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 3%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.5%
Freshman Retention67.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,284
8 Years$39,039
10 Years$42,205

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$32,900
Men
$45,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#240
Washington Monthly
#240

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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