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- FAFSA School Code: 002010
- Phone: (318) 445-3672
- School Homepage
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Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
74.58%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
20:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
40FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$11,562Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Louisiana State University
8100 Hwy 71 South, Alexandria, LA
Louisiana State University (LSU) is a public university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The flagship institution of the Louisiana State University System, the main LSU campus in Baton Rouge includes 250 Italian Renaissance-style buildings on a 650-acre plateau overlooking the Mississippi River. Many of LSU's more than 17 schools and colleges have received recognition for their excellent academic programs. The school is noted for its excellent research programs and facilities and, as a land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant institution, receives funding from the National Science Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, among others.
Among illustrious LSU alumni is Hubert Humphrey, 38th vice-president of the United States, along with many foreign ambassadors, doctors, lawyers, writers, and research scientists.
History
Founded as a land-grant institution in 1853 as the "Louisiana State Seminary of Learning & Military Academy," the school later became a military academy and earned the nickname "The Ole War Skule." The school was forced to close in 1861, due to the American Civil War. At the end of the war, General Sherman donated two cannons to the school. In later years, the school reopened and expanded its offering, eventually changing its name to Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College.
After Hurricane Katrina caused devastation in the New Orleans area, LSU took in thousands of displaced students from other schools like Tulane University, Loyola University New Orleans, and others. The Pete Maravich Assembly Center on the LSU campus was converted into a field hospital to help hurricane victims, with the help of thousands of LSU students.
Academics
The academic calendar for LSU follows the semester format with fall and spring semesters, as well as a shorter "Wintersession," a spring "Intersession," and a summer term.
Colleges and Schools
LSU has more than 17 schools and colleges:
- College of Agriculture
- College of Art & Design
- College of Science
- E.J. Ourso College of Business
- School of the Coast and Environment
- Continuing Education
- School of Public Health
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- Graduate School
- Honors College
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Library & Information Science
- Manship School of Mass Communication
- Louisiana State University School of Dentistry
- College of Music & Dramatic Arts
- School of Social Work
- University College
- School of Veterinary Medicine
- Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Student Life
LSU offers more than 350 student clubs and organizations, including many active fraternity and sorority chapters. Student government at LSU is very active as well, with control of funding for many student initiatives. The many services and amenities offered to LSU students include the African American Cultural Center, various campus dining services, career services, the Center for Academic Success, on campus housing, the International Cultural Center, LSU Student Union, and much more.
Traditions
The mascot of LSU is the tiger, represented by a Bengal tiger named "Mike." The school colors are purple and gold.
Athletics
The LSU "Tigers" athletic teams compete in 20 intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Community Life
LSU is an urban institution that has a strong commitment to its community through community service and partnerships. The Community University Partnership (CUP) of LSU contributes instruction, continuing education, research, service learning and volunteer services to the local community with a focus on the Old South Baton Rouge area near the LSU campus.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Louisiana State University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Louisiana State University is around 31,000 students, with undergraduate students making up about 81% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $17,400. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $50 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $8,000-$9,600 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $390-$470 per unit
- Out-of-State: $1,000-$1,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 93% | $11,821 |
Receiving Student Loans | 36% | $6,626 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Louisiana State University may offer services to students like:- Online classes
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- School Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
- Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Louisiana State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southeastern Conference)
- Basketball (Southeastern Conference)
- Track and Field (Southeastern Conference)
- Football (Southeastern Conference)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Louisiana State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Animal Science (B, D, M)
- Food Science (D, M)
Architecture
- Architecture (B, M)
- Landscape Architect (B, M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Biochemistry (B, D)
- Microbiology (B)
- Entomology (D, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, D, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Construction Management (B, C, M)
- Accounting (B, D, M)
- Finance (B, M)
- Management Science (B, C, M)
- International Business (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, D, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, D, M)
Education
- Physical Education (B, D, M)
- Elementary Education (B, M)
- Education (C, D, M)
- Early Childhood Education (B)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (M)
- Guidance Counselor (M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (D, M)
- Secondary Education (M)
- Special Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Petroleum Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Industrial Engineering (B, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B)
- Materials Engineering (C)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (B, D, M)
- Veterinary Medicine (D)
- Athletic Training (B)
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B, M)
- General Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental and Wildlife Management (D, M)
- Environmental Science (B, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, M)
Physical Sciences
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Geophysics and Seismology (C)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (D, M)
- Public Administration (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Anthropology (B, M)
- Geography (B, D, M)
- Economics (B, D, M)
- Cartography and GIS (C)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, D, M)
- Music (B, D)
- Art History (M)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Louisiana State University.
- Southern University and A&M College in Hammond, LA (8 miles away)
- Southeastern Louisiana University in New Orleans, LA (44 miles away)
- Nicholls State University in New Orleans, LA (49 miles away)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Shreveport, LA (51 miles away)
- University of New Orleans in Lake Charles, LA (72 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002010
- Phone: (318) 445-3672
- School Homepage