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About LSU
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public, state university in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU was founded in 1860. The university enrolls around 37,350 students a year, including 30,952 undergrads.
LSU Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into LSU. The acceptance rate at LSU is 76%. In 2022, 38,853 students applied to LSU and 29,419 were admitted.
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 76% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 13% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, near New Orleans.
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College Info
LSU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Apr 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Jul 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to LSU is Apr 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to LSU is Jul 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
LSU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1140 - 1310
Math SAT Range
560 - 660
Reading SAT Range
580 - 660
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1310 and Above
Good
1140 to 1310
Avg
1140 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for LSU students is 1225. Applicants with SAT scores of 1310 and above have a good chance of being admitted to LSU, while applicants with SAT scores between 1140 to 1310 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1140 have a low chance of being offered a spot at LSU.
LSU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$25,110
In State$41,751
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,047
$24,688
Fees
$3,909
$3,909
Housing
$13,154
$13,154
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at LSU is like? There are approximately 37,350 students enrolled at LSU, including 30,952 undergraduate students and 6,398 graduate students. 86% percent of students attend school full-time, 72% percent are from LA and 28% percent of students are from other states.
86%
Full Time14%
Part Time72%
In State28%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
37,350
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
76%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$11,956
Out-of-State
$28,597
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Apr 15
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