LSU Description:
The Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, better known simply as LSU, is the main campus of the Louisiana State University system. The school sits along the Mississippi River just south of Baton Rouge. The campus is defined by its stunning Italian Renaissance architecture, red roofs and abundant oak trees. The LSU Tigers compete in NCAA Division I athletics as part of the Southeastern Conference.
Admissions Data (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 73%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 520 / 635
- SAT Math: 550 / 650
- SAT Writing: 490 / 600
- ACT Composite: 23 / 28
- ACT English: 23 / 29
- ACT Math: 21 / 27
Enrollment (2008):
- Total Enrollment: 28,810 (23,396 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 49% Male / 51% Female
- 94% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $5,086 (in-state); $13,800 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,500
- Room and Board: $7,238
- Other Expenses: $3,224
- Total Cost: $16,546 (in-state); $25,260 (out-of-state)
LSU Financial Aid (2007 - 08):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 96%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 94%
- Loans: 21%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $6,008
- Loans: $4,050
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, English, General Studies, Marketing, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Political Science, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 85%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 26%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 59%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
LSU Mission Statement:
As the flagship institution of the state, the vision of Louisiana State University is to be a leading research-extensive university, challenging undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development. Designated as both a land-grant and sea-grant institution, the mission of Louisiana State University is the generation, preservation, dissemination, and application of knowledge and cultivation of the arts. In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to:
- offer a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;
- employ faculty who are excellent teacherscholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and
- use its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.
