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General Information About Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Welcome to Louisiana State University, home of the "Fighting Tigers" and their Bengal tiger mascot, Mike VI. LSU is the flagship institution of the state of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status. Since 1860, LSU has served the people of Louisiana, the region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The University brings in more than $150 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army, Air Force)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - City: Midsize
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 15,093 Percent Admitted 73% Men Admitted 72% Women Admitted 74% Full Time Retention Rate 84% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 520 635 Math 550 650 Writing 490 600 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 23 28 English 23 29 Math 21 27 Writing 22 27
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $5,233 Room & Board Charge $7,738 Books & Supplies Cost $1,500 Dorm Capacity 4,697 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $11,598,660 Other Federal Grants $4,016,965 Scholarships & Fellowships $52,580,747 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $24,046,803 Average Grant Dollars Issued $1,003,384 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $26,290,374 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 31,427 Native American 146 Asian 957 African American 2,964 Hispanic 919 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 22,144 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 4,508
