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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803-2750

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Known for business — major research university

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution in Baton Rouge with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1248, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 29.2K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,251 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,015.

Established
1860
Mascot
Mike the Tiger
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) and the Southeastern Conference

Campus Visits

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74%Acceptance
1248SAT Avg
29,207Students
20:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$61,251Earnings 10yr
$20,015Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1248

Reading & WritingMid: 620
590670
MathMid: 605
560660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2429

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

74.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1248

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,954
Tuition (out-of-state)$28,631
Room & Board$14,296
Books & Supplies$1,084
Total Cost of Attendance$34,328
Average Net Price$20,015
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,035
$30–48K$17,014
$48–75K$21,261
$75–110K$25,140
$110K+$26,244

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,015

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

70.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,956

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

221

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (302)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
29,207
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 19%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 5%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.0%
Freshman Retention84.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,218
8 Years$54,621
10 Years$61,251

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,800
Men
$71,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#169
Forbes
#124
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#170

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Magnolia Bowl

Rankings

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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