PublicRuralLouisiana State University-Alexandria
LSUA
Alexandria, Louisiana 71302-9121
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Louisiana State University-Alexandria is a public institution in Alexandria with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1048, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,205 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,365.
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Varsity Sports — Generals
History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1959, the Louisiana Legislature authorized the establishment of LSUA as a two-year college under the governance of the LSU Board of Supervisors.
- •LSUA registered its first students in 1960 and initiated its first degree program, an Associate in Nursing, in 1964.
- •The additional academic divisions of Liberal Arts, Business Administration, and Sciences were developed in 1967.
- •In 1974, LSUA was accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate degrees.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1048
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
61.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$10,500
Programs (28)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
68%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
29
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from LA state average