Louisiana State University - Alexandria: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5869 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1651 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1565 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #5577 of 6,422 | For Geography and Cartography |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 4,289
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.lsua.edu
Louisiana State University - Alexandria Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Louisiana State University - Alexandria has an acceptance rate of 58% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 82% | 52% |
| Applicants | 2,913 | 556 | 2,357 |
| Admissions | 1,680 | 454 | 1,226 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 365 | 136 | 229 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 49 | 18 | 31 |
983 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,334 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1110
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Louisiana State University - Alexandria are 910-1110 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
394 or 95%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Louisiana State University - Alexandria are 17-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2563 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 808 (20%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 342 (8%) |
| Asian | 117 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 82 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 66 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 64 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 56 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,033
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,950 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,950 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,120 |
| Fee in-district | $2,100 |
| Fee in-state | $2,100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $9,530 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 390 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,598 |
| Room charge | $6,299 |
| Meal charge | $3,299 |
Louisiana State University - Alexandria majors
Louisiana State University - Alexandria has granted 559 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Louisiana State University - Alexandria.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 72 | 70 |
| General Studies | 93 | |
| Psychology, General | 79 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 76 | |
| Accounting | 61 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 54 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 31 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 17 | |
| Mathematics, General | 17 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 13 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 11 | |
| History, General | 8 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | |
| Long Term Care Administration & Management | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 139 | 559 |
Louisiana State University - Alexandria has a graduation rate of 31%, which is among the 14% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 24% | 36% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Louisiana State University - Alexandria has published 241 scientific papers with 2,039 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Geography and Cartography, Chemistry, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 4 | 8 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 | 12 |
| 1997 | 3 | 13 |
| 1998 | 2 | 21 |
| 1999 | 2 | 13 |
| 2000 | 1 | 16 |
| 2001 | 0 | 20 |
| 2002 | 1 | 20 |
| 2003 | 4 | 31 |
| 2004 | 8 | 26 |
| 2005 | 2 | 22 |
| 2006 | 1 | 22 |
| 2007 | 15 | 34 |
| 2008 | 4 | 28 |
| 2009 | 3 | 34 |
| 2010 | 2 | 37 |
| 2011 | 3 | 36 |
| 2012 | 7 | 54 |
| 2013 | 5 | 54 |
| 2014 | 5 | 61 |
| 2015 | 9 | 74 |
| 2016 | 7 | 99 |
| 2017 | 15 | 80 |
| 2018 | 8 | 119 |
| 2019 | 17 | 143 |
| 2020 | 21 | 159 |
| 2021 | 19 | 203 |
| 2022 | 9 | 210 |
| 2023 | 10 | 215 |
Notable alumni
-
Burl Cain
- Years
- 1942-.. (age 82)
- Occupations
- prison warden
- Biography
-
Nathan Burl Cain is the commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and the former warden at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola in West Feliciana Parish, north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He worked there for twenty-one years, from January 1995 until his resignation in 2016.
General info
| Alternative names | LSUA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 276 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8100 Hwy 71 South Alexandria, Louisiana, 71302-9121 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 45,000 |
| Phone | 3184453672 |