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Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803-2750
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — major research university
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution in Baton Rouge with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1248, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 29.2K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,251 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,015.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Magnolia Bowl
History & Fun Facts
- •It was founded as a military academy and is still today steeped in military tradition, giving rise to the school's nickname "The Ole War Skule".
- •In 1853, the Louisiana General Assembly established the Seminary of Learning of the State of Louisiana near Pineville in Rapides Parish in Central Louisiana.
- •The school closed on June 30, 1861, after the start of the American Civil War.
- •Downtown Baton Rouge Campus (1886–1925) Historical Marker During the war, the university reopened briefly in April 1863 but was closed once again during the Union Army's Red River Campaign.
- •The losses sustained by the institution during the Union occupation were heavy, and after 1863 the seminary remained closed for the remainder of the Civil War.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1248
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
70.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,956
Programs (302)
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
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
221
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
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 + city premium