Louisiana State University
- A-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Baton Rouge, LA
- 3,074 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- ValueA-
- DiversityA-
- CampusA-
- AthleticsA+
- Party SceneA+
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationB-
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeA
- SafetyC
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Southeastern Conference
Louisiana State University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74%
SAT Range
1060-1290
ACT Range
23-28
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$19,224/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
A-
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Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 75%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.205 responses
- 56%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.222 responses
- 51%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.222 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
22,060Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 53%
- of students say that Greek life is pretty big.261 responses
Poll
- 55%
- of students say almost everything on campus revolved around sports.303 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
67%
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
3,074 reviews
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LSU is amazing! As far as my academic experience with professors, they have all been very helpful and supportive. Most professors here really care about the class and helping each student learn especially in the smaller class sizes. There are endless ways to get involved at LSU. From greek life festivities to ground shaking Saturdays in death valley, LSU is the place to be if you're looking for a good time. Safety issues have been a growing concern amongst many students. Unfortunately it is not uncommon for people (particularly females) to be victimized by violence in or around campus. In fact, my sister experienced an occurrence first hand when she was robbed at gunpoint as a freshman. Unfortunately the surrounding area enveloping LSU's campus is embodied by violence and poverty. However, if you stay smart and keep yourself aware of your surroundings, LSU is genuinely one of the most beautiful and peaceful campuses in Louisiana.
As a biological sciences major, my first year at Louisiana State University was an irreplaceable experience that I would definitely say attributed to my development, maturity into adulthood, and overall improvement as a scholar. LSU's College of Science offers its students many academic advisory, research, and laboratory resources in order to provide an exemplary educational environment for its students to thrive. The student community is diverse, and campus life is so eventful and lively. Everyday holds a new sight and experience that I feel I would never have gotten anywhere else and I am excited to see what the future holds for me during my remaining undergraduate experience!
I graduated from LSU with a BS in electrical engineering. While I loved the campus and the time I spent with my friends, I thought the school’s academics were TERRIBLE. LSU’s electrical engineering program had some of the worst teachers I have ever encountered. I finished a graduate degree at another university and my experience was completely different – I had teachers who taught – image that. I also give LSU the worst possible scores when it comes to job placement. The school does little to attract high tech companies. So, it’s not easy to get a job with Google, Apple… when the only companies interviewing students are from the oil/gas industry. Not to mention the people who worked in career planning and placement did very little to help me prep for the job market. Fun school, beautiful campus, but DO NOT study EE at LSU, and don’t expect any help finding a job!