Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a four-years, public school located in Baton Rouge, LA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R1 University comparison page.

The LSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $11,954 for Louisiana residents and $28,631 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 86% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,917.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 37,348 and the students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).

LSU ranked 95^th in National Universities and 2^nd in Louisiana Colleges rankings. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Graduate Program Online Programs Get Info

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $11,954 for in-state students and $28,631 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $13,027 for in-state students and $29,962 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,954 for Louisiana residents and $28,631 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,027 for Louisiana residents and $29,962 for out-of-state students.

more costs info »

more earning by program »

2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$11,954	$28,631
Graduate	$13,027	$29,962

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$11,954	$28,631
Graduate	$13,027	$29,962

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 74.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.00%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,235.

The average graduation rate is 69%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 37,348 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 LSU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	74.00% Acceptance Rate / 24.00% Yield
Test Scores »	1,235 SAT / 26 ACT
Graduation Rate »	69%
Retention Rate	84%(full-time), 50% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	4.55% (22 to 1)
Student Population »	37,348 (30,952 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$11,917

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has a law school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

LSU Offered Programs
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Law School
Graduate Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at LSU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes