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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Snapshot
Status
Public
Acceptance Rate
76%
SAT Range
1140-1320
ACT Range
23-28
Student/Faculty Ratio
28:1
Total Enrollments
37,348
Total Cost
$51,555
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$21,296
Main Address
156 Thomas Boyd Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2750
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Rankings
Overall Rankings
Physical Sciences
#17 of 1,126
Library Science
#27 of 66
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
#39 of 232
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
#41 of 1,213
History
#43 of 1,212
Architecture And Related Services
#44 of 251
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
#47 of 970
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
#51 of 1,782
Overall Scores
A-
Admissions & Acceptance
A-
Retention & Graduation
B+
Instructors & Faculty
B+
Financial Resources

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Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(225) 578-3202
Website
www.lsu.edu
Location
156 Thomas Boyd Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2750
Setting
Midsized City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 37,348
Women 56%
Men 44%
Total Enrollments (2022) 37,348
White 62%
Black or African American 17%
Hispanic or Latino 8%
Asian 4%
International (Non-Citizen) 4%
Multiracial 3%
Unknown 1%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$8,038
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$8,038
Books
$1,084
On Campus Room & Board
$13,956

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 8,149
Bachelor's 65%
Master's 23%
Doctoral 8%
Certificate 4%
Total Awards (2022) 8,149
Human and Social Sciences 20%
Business 18%
Education and Liberal Arts 14%
Engineering 11%
Mathematics and Science 9%
Healthcare 6%
Trades and Careers 5%
Agriculture 4%
Communication and Media 4%
Art and Design 3%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Archives/Archival Administration
 
 
 
 
Business Administration And Management, General
 
 
 
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Civil Engineering, General
 
 
 
 
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Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
  • School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
  • Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
  • Veterinary Medicine (VET) - Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree (School of Veterinary Medicine)
Council on Education for Public Health
  • Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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Questions & Answers
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Who are the notable alumni?
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Answered by: Universities.com

LSU: home of the Shaq Attack! Before becoming a basketball star and household name, Shaquille O’Neal was named “College Player of the Year” as an LSU Tiger. Graduate Dr. James Rheuben Andrews served the sports world as a medical doctor; he operated on stars like Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, and Charles Barkley during his career. Alumni have also helped to shape the U.S. political landscape. Hubert Humphrey Jr. served as the 38th Vice President of the United States. Humphrey also came close to beating out Richard Nixon for the presidency in 1968. James Carville was chief campaign strategist for Bill Clinton and Al Gore, and Donna Leslie Brazile managed Gore’s campaign when he ran for president in 2000. Brazile was also the first African American to lead a major presidential campaign. Similarly, Melvin Lee “Kip” Holden became the first African American Mayor-President of LSU’s home city of Baton Rouge. Lastly, you’re sure to know at least one piece of work written by music program graduate Bill Conti. Conti wrote the Rocky theme and served as either musical director or conductor for the Academy Awards 16 times. LSU graduates—gracing the presence of front pages and closing credits since 1860.

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What is the campus setting like?
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This Southern U.S. university bursts with school spirit. Expect to see plenty of people wearing purple and gold as you walk through campus, especially during Tigers football season. (In fact, LSU’s mascot is a living, breathing Tiger. His name is Mike, and you can visit his habitat located across the street from the Tiger Stadium.) Campus is rife with old Live Oak trees, which give the setting a serene atmosphere. Also, LSU’s campus is hugged by two water sources: the Mississippi River on one side, and University Lake on the other. Many of the original campus buildings boast stunning Italian architecture with arched entryways and red clay roofs. From Parade Ground, a popular tailgating and Frisbee-playing spot, you have a clear view a 175-foot clock tower. Let’s just say you have no excuse for being late to class! Along with its natural and architectural beauty, LSU offers modern classroom buildings, recreation facilities, dining areas, and residence halls. First-year students can live in Residential Colleges where they can room with classmates in their majors. Live together, learn together, and succeed together. Students who are over 21 or are married can stay in family and graduate apartments. That way you can bring your loved ones to LSU!

Question
What are the online learning and extension/adult learning opportunities?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

You can earn college credit by taking undergraduate courses through LSUOnline. Check out Continuing Education’s online course list; it features classes on technical writing, accounting, graphic design, literature, foreign languages, and more. You can even take courses in a self-paced format. Or, you could pursue one of three undergraduate certificates: business communication, human services, and liberal studies. Certificates are a great option if you want to get your feet wet with college coursework to discover your ideal area of study while still earning credit toward a degree. If you’re ready to commit to pursuing a fully online degree, peruse LSU’s list of online graduate programs. For starters, they offer business administration, social work, and kinesiology. But if you crave the on-campus experience, find out if there are any LSU campus branches closer to you. Campuses are located throughout Louisiana in cities like Alexandria and New Orleans. You can meet LSU’s programs where they are or virtually bring them to your home.

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What are the athletic highlights?
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If you ever doubted the seriousness and excitement with which the LSU fans take their school’s athletics, here’s a wakeup call: USA Today’s College Football Fan Index ranked LSU the number one school for tailgating in 2014. Where else can you spot fans roasting alligator over an open flame? Tiger pride runs through everyone’s blood in the LSU community—but none more than its live Tiger mascot, Mike. And LSU takes athletic competition just as seriously as it does its festivities. The NCAA Division I Tigers football team claimed three of LSU’s 47 total national championships. They’re known to pack the Tigers Stadium with upwards of 100,000 roaring fans. Also, the Lady Tigers have dominated indoor and outdoor track with their Tiger-like stride. Since 1987 they have won a total of 25 national championships. LSU athletes may wear purple, but they reach for the gold.

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What are the school's academic highlights?
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According to the LSU website, at least 1,000 research projects are happening at any moment. LSU is home to well over 100 research centers. Some major areas of faculty research at LSU include biomedical research, coastal sustainability, and material science and engineering. And their efforts are certainly newsworthy. For example, in 2016, physicists and graduate students were recognized for detecting gravitational waves produced by two black holes that were colliding—over a billion light years away! Do you want to get a head start on finding research areas you might find interesting? You can do a research opportunity search here. Even first year students can get involved with studies on topics like long-term memory or language acquisition and comprehension. You might get to help to co-author a publication or interview study participants—awesome experiences to have as an undergrad if you plan to go to graduate school. If you’re really determined to make a difference, you could apply to become a Discover Scholar. Discover scholars are undergraduate students who work on creative research projects with the guidance of research faculty. Or, if you’ve got the grades, apply for a seat in the Honor’s College. You’ll get to work closely with advisors who will help you shape a rigorous, exciting four-year study plan. Whether you’re thinking about a career veterinary science, law, healthcare, engineering, or something totally unexpected, LSU’s skilled faculty and staff will help you lay the groundwork.