University overview
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College LSU is a public institution in Baton Rouge, LA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 7,038 students. The published admit rate is 71%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $37,359 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 69%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Public
Carnegie
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Setting
Midsize city
Applicants
36,561
Admits
25,907
Enrolled
7,038
SAT ERW: 580–660
SAT Math: 550–660
ACT: 23–29
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
7,038
7,038 students
Calendar
semester
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
69%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
83%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Cost and affordability
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Average net price
$21,010
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
Campus culture bands are not yet available for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College LSU. Theme attributes and athletics may still appear under Special Features.
Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
College profile: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College LSU
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College LSU is a public institution in Baton Rouge, LA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 7,038 students. The published admit rate is 71%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $37,359 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 69%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
Outcomes and after college
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Median earnings
N/A
Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.
Retention rate
83%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
69%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Data report card
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College LSU
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College LSU is a public institution in Baton Rouge, LA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 7,038 students. The published admit rate is 71%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $37,359 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 69%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division I
Sources and data freshness
Verified Data- Legacy CLGS importLast verified 2026-06-27T19:13:51+00:00
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