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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
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Information Summary
Ranks 38th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$15,019 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
73% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
27 / 1300 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
34,128 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
27 : 1 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?
Ranks 1182nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,981 | $2,981 | $2,981 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,468 | $1,468 | $9,768 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $140 | $140 | $449 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $2,981 | $2,981 | $2,981 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,447 | $1,447 | $9,747 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $182 | $182 | $498 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $15,019 | $15,019 | $23,319 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $19,765 | $19,765 | $28,065 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,997 | $8,997 | $17,297 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine Degree — Tuition | $9,915 | $9,915 |
| Veterinary Medicine Degree — Required Fees | $1,755 | $22,155 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $10,722 | $10,722 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $1,234 | $10,330 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,226  $4,449 |
$4,226  $4,449 |
$11,026  $12,749 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000  $1,500 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,882  $6,498 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,416  $2,572 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,202  $10,768 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,864  $3,048 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,864  $3,048 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $25 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $50 |
| Applicants | 10,825 (4,954 male / 5,871 female) |
| Admitted | 7,927 (3,572 male / 4,355 female) |
| Admission rate | 73% |
| First-time Enrollment | 4,970 (2,315 male / 2,655 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 4,967 (2,313 male / 2,654 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 3 (2 male / 1 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 34,128 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Southeastern Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 305th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 89% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 29 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 27 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 27 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 224th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 10% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 530 / 640 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 540 / 660 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1070 / 1300 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 5,121 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,930 |
| Board Fee | $2,568 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,927 | 905 |  16% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,272 | 4,377 |  77% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,756 | 2,221 |  39% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,152 | 1,625 |  29% |
| Any financial aid type | 5,334 |  94% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1,131 | 682 | 1,813 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,336 | 2,363 | 3,699 |
Hispanic | 440 | 477 | 917 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 505 | 495 | 1,000 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 73 | 68 | 141 |
White Non-Hispanic | 12,239 | 13,154 | 25,393 |
Race Unknown | 631 | 534 | 1,165 |
| Total | 16,355 | 17,773 | 34,128 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | 157 | 348 | |
| 162 | 175 | 337 | |
| 205 | 102 | 307 | |
| 51 | 206 | 257 | |
| 130 | 120 | 250 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $67,677 ($74,374 male / $53,915 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 1,277 (859 male / 418 female) |
| Total Benefits | $24,419,420 |
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Academics
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Students with disabilities are not left alone with programs such as Partial Services/Facilities For Students With Learning Disabilities, Services/Facilities For Hearing Impaired, Services/Facilities For Speech Or Communications Disorders, Services/Facilities For Visually Impaired, Wheelchair Accessibility, 1000 work stations, available in: dorms, libraries, student centers, Dorms Wired for Access to Campus-Wide Network, Email Accounts Provided to All Students, Online Course Registration for Freshmen, Commuter/Off-Campus Students Can Connect to Campus Network, Computer Helpline Available, Dorms Wired for High Speed Internet Connections, Online Library, Discounted Computer Software for Sale, Student Web Hosting, Wireless Network, Offers distance learning courses or programs (online or p