Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

At a glance

Admission rate

73%

Total (middle 50%)

1180–1340

Undergraduates

30,594

Setting

City: Midsize

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

For 2027 entry terms, applicants with a weighted high school GPA of 3.5 or higher may choose whether to submit ACT/SAT scores; applicants below 3.5 must submit an ACT or SAT score. No minimum score; no international-specific rule on this page. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: lsu.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1180–1340

Reading and Writing

600–680

Math

580–660

Average total

1285

ACT composite (middle 50%)

24–30

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common AppCommon Application only; $50 fee, waivers available.

Application fee

$50

Phone

(225) 578-3202

Admissions email

admissions@lsu.edu

Source: School's page (lsu.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition, in-state

$12,551per year

Tuition, out-of-state

$29,228per year

Average net price

$19,286What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

68%

First-year retention

85%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$64,338

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study