LSU
Louisiana State University
1146 Pleasant Hall, Baton Rouge, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Louisiana State University (LSU)
About this school
Louisiana State University is a public, comprehensive, land-grant and sea-grant university. It offers academic specialties in several fields at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. Its campus of more than 2,000 acres is located in Baton Rouge.
- www.lsu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
5,417
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:25,444
- Men:12,194 Men (47.9%)
- Women:13,250 Women (52.1%)
Location
Admission Information (LSU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Louisiana State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 4 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Not used if submitted | August 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used in place of an application essay ACT: Used in place of an application essay |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | - |
City, State, Zip | Baton Rouge, LA 70803 |
Phone | (225) 578-1175 |
Fax | (225) 578-4433 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Not available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | Required for some freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 74% of 17,907 applicants were admitted |
Women | 74% of 10,217 applicants were admitted |
Men | 74% of 7,690 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 5,942 (45%) of 13,236 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,225 (43%) of 7,547 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,717 (48%) of 5,689 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.44 |
375 And Above | 29% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 24% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 23% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 16% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 8% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 595 average |530-650 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 12% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 34% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 51% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 3% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 8% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 34% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 51% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 8% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 26 average |23-28 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 19% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 49% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 32% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (LSU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $11,374|Out-of-state: $28,051 (38.29%)
- Room & Board: - $11,750 (39.56%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,160 (3.91%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $5,420 (18.25%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Louisiana State University accepts deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline April 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning November 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002010 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,397 (80.4%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,167 (72.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,154 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 686 (21.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 67% |
Average Award | $15,330 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,030 (96.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,228 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,228 (70.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,845 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 137 (4.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,124 (20.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,321 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 15,768 (68.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 11,734 (74.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 11,490 (97.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 2,144 (18.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 63% |
Average Award | $15,278 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 10,294 (89.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,104 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 8,424 (73.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,879 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 347 (3.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 4,245 (18.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,063 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 42% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $24,933 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 20.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 4.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Out-of-State Students, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,000 |
Academics & Instruction (LSU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,329
Part-Time Faculty
160
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
77%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 8% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 28% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 23% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 12% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 7% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 13% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 9% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 16% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 29% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 32% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 14% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 4,518,598 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1180 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Louisiana State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
82.9%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
40.4%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
61.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
67.0%
Programs & Majors (LSU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (66)
- Accounting
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- History, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Interior Architecture
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International/Global Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Nutrition Sciences
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Petroleum Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Plant Sciences, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Engineering, Education
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Juris Doctor
Master's Programs of Study (105)
- Accounting
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Applied Arts and Design--General
- Applied Science and Technology
- Applied Statistics
- Architecture
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biopsychology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Business Education
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Sciences
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Counselor Education
- Developmental Psychology
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Entomology
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Family and Consumer Sciences-General
- Finance and Banking
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Food Science and Technology
- Forestry
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Graphic Design
- Higher Education
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- Home Economics Education
- Human Resources Development
- Information Studies
- International and Comparative Education
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Liberal Studies
- Library Science
- Management Information Systems
- Marine Affairs
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Media Studies
- Medical Physics
- Music
- Music Education
- Natural Resources
- Oceanography
- Petroleum Engineering
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics
- Plant Pathology
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- School Psychology
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Structural Engineering
- Systems Science
- Theater
- Toxicology
- Transportation and Highway Engineering
- Veterinary Sciences
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Water Resources Engineering
- Writing
Campus Life (LSU)
Location & Geography
Population
229,426
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New Orleans
Campus Size
2,000 acres
Weather
Temperature | 39.6 average low in January, 90.5 average high in September |
Rain | 111 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 5 mile(s) from campus in Baton Rouge |
Nearest Train Station | 40 mile(s) from campus in Hammond |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
23% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
77%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Bengal Tiger --Mike |
School Colors | Purple and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, rock climbing, sand volleyball, softball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Louisiana State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, intramural athletics, student political organizations, student professional organizations, religious organizations, cultural organizations
Sororities
28% of women participate
Fraternities
16% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
22,060
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
25,444
Women
13,250
Men
12,194
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 4.4% Asian
- 12.1% Black/African-American
- 6.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 73.6% White
- 0.9% Unknown
International Students
1.8%
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
5,417
Student Resources (LSU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biological Sciences10,438 Documents
- Psychology4,243 Documents
- Sociology3,551 Documents
- Mechanical Engineering530 Documents
- Economics2,217 Documents
Popular Courses
- BIOL 1201 - Biology for Science Majors IBiological Sciences
- PSYC 2000 - Introduction to PsychologyPsychology
- SOCL 2001 - Introductory SociologySociology
- BIOL 1001 - General BiologyBiological Sciences
- BIOL 1202 - Biology for Science Majors IIBiological Sciences
Popular Professors
- Bill WischusenBIOL 1202
- S.PollockBIOL 1202
- KolniakCHEM 1201
- Kyle SmithACCT 2000
- Daniel FrostHIST 2055