- AcademicsA-
- ValueA-
- DiversityB+
- CampusA-
- AthleticsA+
- Party SceneA+
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationA-
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeA
- SafetyC
Louisiana State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Southeastern Conference
Louisiana State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76%
SAT Range
1010-1250
ACT Range
23-28
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$15,095/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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- Flexible repayment options, and strong borrower protections
Academics
Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
22:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 75%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.205 responses
- 55%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.217 responses
- 50%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.217 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
350 GraduatesBiology
322 GraduatesCommunications
313 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
291 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
198 GraduatesMarketing
189 GraduatesPetroleum Engineering
187 GraduatesPsychology
186 GraduatesAccounting
159 GraduatesSport and Fitness Management
145 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
23,212Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
24%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 53%
- of students say that Greek life is pretty big.256 responses
Poll
- 55%
- of students say almost everything on campus revolved around sports.298 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
68%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%- 82%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.171 responses
Louisiana State University Reviews
2,999 reviews
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LSU has been the greatest experience of my life. It has just about everything. It can seem really big when the Tigers are playing in Death Valley on a Saturday Night, but also could feel like a small homey college when in a class of only 15 students. The professor at LSU want the absolute best for each individual and help us succeed in all aspects of our lives. I am an athlete at LSU which is a dream come true! LSU cares for the upmost health and success for us on an off the court. We have tutors, nutritionist, and so much more to help make us become the very best versions of ourselves.
What I love about LSU is all of the resources that are available to students in order for them to succeed. Whether you are having trouble picking classes, finding extracurricular activities to join, picking a major or minor, keeping your grades up, and more, LSU is bound to have some resource to help you out. There are career and academic centers full of friendly and knowledgeable people who are ready to help you. There are hundreds of clubs centered around various interests, so there is something for everyone. The student body and faculty are so diverse, and the Dean is always looking for ways to create a more inclusive, safe, and educational environment. On top of all of that, LSU is a powerhouse for sports. Even if you aren't athletic or have ever been interested in sports, you will find a home in some athletic event here at LSU. The student life is spectacular, and you will always have something to do and great people to do it with. Geaux Tigers!
Geaux Tigers! I chose LSU over 3 other major university. I felt like I belonged from the first day. The classes are challenging, but you soon realize that this school is "no joke". The instructors are there to help and will at anytime. The weather is nice almost year round. There are plenty of organizations to get involved in. The sports are fantastic--especially football! You have got to be in Death Valley to feel the electricity of the fans. I love this school. I made the right choice.