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LALouisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, United States · Public · Founded 1860
- World ranking
- 901-950QS 2027Source
- Tuition · international
- $8,038per year · 2023
- Acceptance rate
- 73.3%2024
About Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
At a glance
- Students
- 39,418
- Founded
- 1860
- Type
- Public
Baton Rouge, United States30.443, -91.187
Open on mapRankings
- QSQS901-950World · 2027Source
- THETHE601–800World · 2026Source
- NCSES HERDNCSES HERD#83United States and outlying areas · Total R&D expenditures · 2024Source
- URAPURAP#465World · 2025United States #87Source
Admissions & how to apply
- Check the entry requirements for your course and qualifications.
- Apply on the university’s own application page.
- Pay the application fee ($50).
Application fee
- Per application$50Source
Costs & aid
International tuition$8,038per year · 2023
- Fees$20,593
- Room & board2023$14,296
US net price$19,286
What US families pay after grants, by household income. International students usually pay the full price.
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Outcomes
- Admit rate
- 73.3%
- SAT average
- 1285
- ACT middle
- 26
- Graduate in 4 years
- 45.6%
- Graduate in 6 years
- 68%
- Return after year one
- 84.7%
- Pell grant students
- 31.7%
- Students with federal loans
- 32.8%
- Median debt
- $19,500
Median earnings after starting
Student body
US government and university data. Figures describe past students, not your own chances. Source
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