Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #177 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #94 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #83 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #1 of 4 | In Baton Rouge |
| #30 of 1,126 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top100 | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 29,273
- Graduates
- 6,639
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 71% and is among the top 33% 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 | 71% | 69% | 72% |
| Applicants | 36,561 | 14,467 | 22,094 |
| Admissions | 25,907 | 9,974 | 15,933 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 7,038 | 2,957 | 4,081 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 4 | 3 |
15,086 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,966 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
559 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1130
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are 1130-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
4,059 or 88%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are 23-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| 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 | 23124 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5485 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 2759 (8%) |
| Asian | 1611 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1520 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 702 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 451 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 98 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 39 (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
- $13,235
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
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 | $3,920 | $3,899 |
| Fee in-state | $3,920 | $3,899 |
| Fee out-of-state | $20,597 | $20,834 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 8,657 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,154 |
| Room charge | $8,720 |
| Meal charge | $4,434 |
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College majors
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has granted 4,675 bachelor's degrees across 69 programs, 1,399 master's across 71 programs, and 565 doctorate degrees across 46 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 190 | 196 | 5 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 338 | 34 | 9 |
| Social Work | 22 | 327 | 3 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 313 | 2 | 16 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 247 | 15 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 220 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 180 | 38 | |
| Psychology, General | 187 | 11 | 16 |
| Law | 189 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 150 | 28 | |
| Accounting | 108 | 49 | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 152 | 2 | 4 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 154 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 118 | 20 | 12 |
| Chemical Engineering | 130 | 5 | 12 |
| Human Resources Development | 25 | 118 | |
| Finance, General | 135 | 3 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 121 | 6 | 6 |
| Sociology, General | 122 | 5 | 3 |
| Management Science | 89 | 34 | |
| Computer Science | 98 | 16 | 7 |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 80 | 33 | 2 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 101 | 3 | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 92 | 10 | |
| History, General | 72 | 8 | 8 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 84 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 77 | 2 | |
| Petroleum Engineering | 64 | 3 | 7 |
| Library and Information Science | 73 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 54 | 5 | 7 |
| Music Performance, General | 17 | 35 | 14 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 54 | 4 | 5 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 53 | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 36 | 16 | 9 |
| Industrial Engineering | 56 | 3 | |
| Education, General | 56 | ||
| Biochemistry | 49 | 1 | 5 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 54 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 52 | ||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 31 | 14 | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | 18 | 2 | 23 |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 41 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 40 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 37 | ||
| Architecture | 26 | 10 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 32 | 2 | 1 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 29 | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 13 | 1 | 17 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 30 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 21 | 8 | |
| Public Administration | 27 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 22 | 4 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 25 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 24 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 23 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 23 | ||
| Geography | 16 | 2 | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 18 | 4 | |
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services | 12 | 5 | 4 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 11 | 10 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| Education, Other | 19 | ||
| Philosophy | 16 | 3 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 18 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 18 | ||
| Plant Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 15 | ||
| Engineering Science | 7 | 8 | |
| French Language and Literature | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 15 | ||
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 14 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | 4 | |
| Economics, General | 13 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | 5 | |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 5 | 6 | |
| Food Science | 7 | 3 | |
| Microbiology, General | 10 | ||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 6 | 4 | |
| Statistics, General | 10 | ||
| Medical Science & Scientist | 6 | 3 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 8 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 7 | ||
| Agricultural Economics | 3 | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 6 | ||
| Biological & Biosystems Engineering | 5 | ||
| Ocean Engineering | 5 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 | 1 | |
| Entomology | 4 | ||
| Health & Medical Physics | 4 | ||
| Plant Pathology & Phytopathology | 1 | 2 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 2 | ||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,675 | 1,399 | 565 |
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 24% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 65% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a world-class research university with 77,193 scientific papers published and 1,988,414 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1252 | 8994 |
| 1991 | 1264 | 10251 |
| 1992 | 1292 | 11445 |
| 1993 | 1327 | 12127 |
| 1994 | 1340 | 13605 |
| 1995 | 1448 | 14870 |
| 1996 | 1583 | 16427 |
| 1997 | 1500 | 17907 |
| 1998 | 1636 | 20359 |
| 1999 | 1612 | 22832 |
| 2000 | 1414 | 26319 |
| 2001 | 1293 | 27909 |
| 2002 | 1339 | 30782 |
| 2003 | 1368 | 33782 |
| 2004 | 1494 | 36132 |
| 2005 | 1614 | 41163 |
| 2006 | 1724 | 45288 |
| 2007 | 1716 | 48921 |
| 2008 | 1838 | 52984 |
| 2009 | 1884 | 59113 |
| 2010 | 1956 | 62377 |
| 2011 | 1906 | 68856 |
| 2012 | 1917 | 76032 |
| 2013 | 2024 | 82849 |
| 2014 | 2035 | 85986 |
| 2015 | 2151 | 87925 |
| 2016 | 2260 | 89625 |
| 2017 | 2424 | 93893 |
| 2018 | 2509 | 95527 |
| 2019 | 2689 | 109867 |
| 2020 | 2845 | 125878 |
| 2021 | 3245 | 156985 |
| 2022 | 2725 | 141315 |
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
- real estate entrepreneurbasketball playerThai boxerfilm producersinger
- Biography
-
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, known commonly as "Shaq", is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA. O'Neal is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and centers of all time. 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.
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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 football wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Beckham played college football at LSU and was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
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Ben Simmons
- Years
- 1996-.. (age 27)
- 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 for the Brooklyn Nets 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. As the result of a holdout from the 76ers following the 2020–21 season, which led him to be traded to the Nets, Simmons is the most-fined player in NBA history.
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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 football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). Following a stint with Ohio State, Burrow played college football at LSU, where he won the Heisman Trophy and the 2020 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 | 6,401 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 156 Thomas Boyd Hall Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803-2750 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 227,000 |
| Phone | 2255783202 |