Public, 4-year or above
2,299 Faculty Members | 16:1 student faculty ratio
Not applicable
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
156 Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
See on Map(225) 578-3202
As the flagship institution of the state, the vision of Louisiana State University is to be a leading research-extensive university, challenging undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development. Designated as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution, the mission of Louisiana State University is the generation, preservation, dissemination, and application of knowledge and cultivation of the arts. In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: * offer a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designated to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; * employ faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferrable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and * use its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.
Read MoreIn state
$11,958Out of state
$28,635In state
$13,031Out of state
$29,966Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 45.0% | $4,081 |
State/local grants | 68.0% | $7,555 |
Institutional grants | 79.0% | $6,747 |
Loans | 31.0% | $7,670 |
Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships
Applying for financial AidReview this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
(SAT or ACT)
TOEFL
(international students)
Completion of college
prep program
Demonstration of
competencies
Half of the freshman class scored within these ranges. 25% scored lower and 25% scored higher. 2020 data.
Half of the freshman class scored within these ranges. 25% scored lower and 25% scored higher. 2020 data.
37,306
29,459
7,847