Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #174 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #90 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #79 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #1 of 4 | In Baton Rouge |
| #24 of 1,420 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top100 | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 34,242
- Graduates
- 7,463
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- lsu.edu
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 37% 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 | 73% | 71% | 75% |
| Applicants | 47,065 | 17,199 | 29,864 |
| Admissions | 34,513 | 12,138 | 22,373 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 7,912 | 2,990 | 4,922 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 13 | 6 | 7 |
17,009 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,129 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
569 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1180
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are 1180-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
3,192 or 40%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 23927 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7988 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 4115 (10%) |
| Asian | 1769 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1744 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 1545 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 418 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 67 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 29 (0.1%) |
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
- $14,094
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,038 | $9,132 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,038 | $9,132 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,038 | $9,132 |
| Fee in-district | $3,916 | $3,895 |
| Fee in-state | $3,916 | $3,895 |
| Fee out-of-state | $20,593 | $20,830 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 8,726 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,142 |
| Room charge | $9,910 |
| Meal charge | $5,232 |
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College majors
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has granted 5,349 bachelor's degrees across 72 programs, 1,776 master's across 70 programs, and 639 doctorate degrees across 51 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 404 | 26 | 10 |
| Management Science | 87 | 295 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 360 | 4 | 10 |
| Social Work | 28 | 341 | 3 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 298 | 24 | |
| Psychology, General | 283 | 14 | 19 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 206 | 68 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 237 | 2 | |
| Construction Management, General | 229 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 224 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 204 | 1 | 4 |
| Human Resources Development | 28 | 178 | 1 |
| Law | 206 | ||
| Computer Science | 155 | 24 | 6 |
| Library and Information Science | 180 | ||
| Finance, General | 157 | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 145 | 11 | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 148 | 6 | 7 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 154 | ||
| Accounting | 109 | 42 | 2 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 142 | 6 | |
| Veterinary Medicine | 110 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 99 | 4 | 4 |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 72 | 34 | 1 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 77 | 17 | 11 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 79 | 3 | 6 |
| History, General | 69 | 4 | 9 |
| Chemical Engineering | 72 | 2 | 5 |
| Education, General | 72 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 62 | 3 | 7 |
| Construction Engineering | 63 | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 47 | 10 | 11 |
| Biochemistry | 57 | 5 | |
| Music Performance, General | 12 | 21 | 28 |
| Chemistry, General | 34 | 4 | 22 |
| Industrial Engineering | 44 | 16 | |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 35 | 15 | 7 |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 56 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 52 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 47 | 1 | |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 35 | 13 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 46 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 34 | 7 | 4 |
| Anthropology, General | 35 | 6 | 1 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 39 | 3 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 40 | ||
| Public Administration | 39 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 33 | 5 | |
| Environmental Science | 8 | 23 | 6 |
| Interior Architecture | 37 | ||
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services | 19 | 6 | 7 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 32 | ||
| Petroleum Engineering | 27 | 2 | 3 |
| Microbiology, General | 31 | ||
| Physics, General | 13 | 1 | 16 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 29 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 28 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 26 | ||
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 26 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| Landscape Architecture | 21 | 5 | |
| Music, General | 20 | 6 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 25 | ||
| Philosophy | 23 | 1 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 23 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 22 | ||
| Geography | 18 | 2 | |
| Plant Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 18 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Business Analytics | 16 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 16 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 9 | 7 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 12 | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 13 | ||
| Education, Other | 13 | ||
| Medical Science & Scientist | 3 | 10 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | 4 | |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 8 | 4 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 2 | 10 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 11 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 10 | ||
| Statistics, General | 10 | ||
| Engineering Science | 1 | 8 | |
| Food Science | 4 | 5 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | 2 | |
| Entomology | 5 | 3 | |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 5 | 2 | |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 7 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Health & Medical Physics | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Agricultural Engineering | 4 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Plant Pathology & Phytopathology | 2 | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Biological & Biosystems Engineering | 3 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 3 | ||
| Ocean Engineering | 3 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | ||
| Learning Sciences | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 5,349 | 1,776 | 639 |
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 64% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a world-class research university with 112,464 scientific papers published and 3,549,912 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Medicine, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1683 | 21985 |
| 1994 | 1734 | 24812 |
| 1995 | 1823 | 27204 |
| 1996 | 2003 | 29300 |
| 1997 | 1938 | 31422 |
| 1998 | 2110 | 34842 |
| 1999 | 2167 | 38540 |
| 2000 | 1903 | 44708 |
| 2001 | 1671 | 46467 |
| 2002 | 2149 | 52246 |
| 2003 | 2069 | 56133 |
| 2004 | 2104 | 59166 |
| 2005 | 2266 | 65775 |
| 2006 | 2465 | 72103 |
| 2007 | 2361 | 76700 |
| 2008 | 2502 | 83622 |
| 2009 | 2551 | 90087 |
| 2010 | 2645 | 96580 |
| 2011 | 2700 | 107042 |
| 2012 | 2727 | 114708 |
| 2013 | 2753 | 124803 |
| 2014 | 2871 | 129644 |
| 2015 | 2926 | 129437 |
| 2016 | 3662 | 135167 |
| 2017 | 3223 | 142272 |
| 2018 | 3291 | 155427 |
| 2019 | 3507 | 173177 |
| 2020 | 3943 | 196001 |
| 2021 | 3566 | 217655 |
| 2022 | 3480 | 203943 |
| 2023 | 3414 | 209391 |
| 2024 | 2921 | 201207 |
| 2025 | 2126 | 175682 |
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College alumni
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Shaquille O'Neal
- Enrolled in Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
- In 2000 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- sports commentatortelevision producerpodcasterrapperreal estate entrepreneur
- Biography
-
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, commonly known as Shaq, is an American former professional basketball player and sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA. He is a 7-foot-1-inch (2.16 m) and 325-pound (147 kg) center who played for six teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is a four-time NBA champion. O'Neal is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and centers of all time.
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Odell Beckham Jr
- Occupations
- American football playertelevision producer
- Biography
-
Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr., commonly known by his initials OBJ, is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. He has played in the NFL for the Giants, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, and Miami Dolphins.
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Ben Simmons
- Enrolled in Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
- Studied in 2015-2016
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Benjamin David Simmons is an Australian professional basketball player who last played for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for one season with the LSU Tigers, after which he was named a consensus first-team All-American and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year. Simmons was selected with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. After sitting out a year due to an injured right foot, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018 and was selected three times to the NBA All-Star Game. After a holdout from the 76ers following the 2020–21 season, Simmons was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. His contract was bought out by the Nets in February 2025, and Simmons subsequently signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Joe Burrow
- Enrolled in Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
- Studied in 2018-2020
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Joseph Lee Burrow is an American professional football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). After three seasons of college football with the Ohio State Buckeyes, he played two seasons for the LSU Tigers, winning the Heisman Trophy and the College Football Playoff National Championship as a senior. He was selected by the Bengals first overall in the 2020 NFL draft.
General info
| Alternative names | Louisiana State University LSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1860 |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Terms (June-August; June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 7,099 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 156 Thomas Boyd Hall Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803-2750 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 227,000 |
| Phone | 2255783202 |