Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU) is a public research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling about 30,594 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 73.33% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $61,251 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,954
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $19,151 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 73.33% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 30,594 95.4% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.81%
  • Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
  • First-Generation Students: 26.6%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 88.2%
  • Average SAT Score: 1285
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 36,920
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 42,558
  • Room & Board: $15,142 annual estimate

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College: what the data shows

Common questions about Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is located in Baton Rouge, LA (ZIP 70803-2750).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College public or private?

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a Public institution.

How much does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College cost?

Published tuition: $11,954 in-state, $28,631 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $19,151.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$13,056
$30,001–$48,000$15,696
$48,001–$75,000$20,223
$75,001–$110,000$23,878
$110,001+$26,489

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $47,816.

How hard is it to get into Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

Admission rate: 73.33%.

Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1285 and midpoint ACT 26.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

Total enrollment: 30,594 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 36,920 students.

Graduate enrollment: 7,463 students.

About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

150%-time completion rate: 68.81%.

First-year retention: 84.7%.

What do graduates of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn?

Median earnings: $49,218 six years after entry; $61,251 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,500.

26.55% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 73.33%; completion rate 68.81%; median earnings $61,251 at 10 years; net price $19,151. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$11,954
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College was $11,954.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$19,151
2024 Value

In 2024 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,151.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$76,604 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$19,151 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$47,816 4-Year In-State Tuition

$114,524 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$15,142 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,084 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$28,180 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$112,720 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

26.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$7,873$25,790$11,610
2014$8,750$26,467$11,958
2015$9,714$26,877$11,355
2016$10,814$27,491$13,624
2017$11,374$28,051$18,181
2018$11,950$28,627$15,428
2019$11,962$28,639$15,465
2020$11,962$28,639$17,811
2021$11,958$28,635$18,300
2022$11,954$28,631$18,761
2023$11,954$28,631$20,015

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

73.33% Acceptance Rate

42,558 Total Applicants

31,491 Students Admitted

7,521 First-Time Students Enrolled

23.88% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

SAT Average: 1285

ACT Average: 26

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5

Estimated Median GPA: 3.40

Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College reported total enrollment of about 30,594 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (57.5%), Black or African American (20.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.7%). About 26.55% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 26.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.4% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in 2024 is 30,594 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 36,920 students. Graduate enrollment is about 7,463 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

84.7%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 57.5%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

47.49% 100% Completion Time

68.81% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 47.49% of students graduating from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Management Science: 60% male / 40% female
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 27% male / 73% female
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 29% male / 71% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

Return on Investment

$20,500 Median Student Debt

$61,251 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

33.47% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

699.58% Return on Investment

3.3 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 123 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Management Science: 442 completions

2. Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 440 completions

3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 374 completions

4. Social Work: 372 completions

5. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 322 completions

6. Psychology, General: 316 completions

7. Construction Management, General: 314 completions

8. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 274 completions

9. Business Administration and Management, General: 239 completions

Most popular programs at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 88.2%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,474
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,884

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, LA, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Management Science, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 30,594 students. Student body composition includes White (57.5%), Black or African American (20.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.7%). The admission rate is 73.33%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1285. The 150%-time completion rate is 68.81%. Approximately 26.55% of students receive Pell Grants. About 26.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Location

Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2750

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 123 distinct degree programs, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LSU located?

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The institution is also known as LSU.

What is LSU's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU) is 73.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 42,558 applicants and 31,491 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does LSU cost?

Reported tuition is $11,954 and average net price is $19,151 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,142 annually.

What is the student body demographics at LSU?

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 36,920 students, White (57.5%), Black or African American (20.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend LSU?

About 26.6% of students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are first-generation college students.

What test scores do students need for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College reports midpoint SAT about 1285 and midpoint ACT about 26.

What do graduates of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn?

Median earnings are $49,218 six years after entry and $61,251 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 68.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,500.

Is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College public or private?

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, LA.

Is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College an HBCU?

No. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College a tribal college?

No. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Louisiana

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.