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Louisiana State University
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  • 4 Year
  • BATON ROUGE, LA
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Louisiana State University

    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B+
    2. Value
      grade B+
    3. Diversity
      grade A minus
    4. Campus
      grade B
    5. Athletics
      grade A+
    6. Party Scene
      grade A+
    7. Professors
      grade A minus
    8. Location
      grade C
    9. Dorms
      grade C+
    10. Campus Food
      grade A minus
    11. Student Life
      grade A
    12. Safety
      grade B minus

    LSU is an above-average public university located in Louisiana. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 24,097 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the LSU acceptance rate is 73%. Popular majors include Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Biology, and Communications. Graduating 70% of students, LSU alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,200.

    About

    156 THOMAS BOYD HALL
    BATON ROUGE, LA 70803
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Southeastern Conference

    Branch Campuses

    Louisiana State University Rankings

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    LSU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    73%
    Application Deadline
    February 1
    SAT Range
    1090-1300
    ACT Range
    23-28
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $20,352 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $12,828 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade A minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    7
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    7
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      60%
    • On Campus
      11%
    • Online
      29%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    24,097 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    3,728
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    29%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $50,100 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    70%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%

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