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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
College admissions information for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
General Information
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Contact Information Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2750 www.lsu.edu admissions@lsu.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 29,925 (24,583 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Midsize |
| Undergraduate Student Age 106% under 25, 8% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $40 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 10,825 | 4,954 | 5,871 |
| Percent admitted | 73 | 72 | 74 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 63 | 65 | 61 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Recommendations | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 461 | 10 |
| ACT | 4029 | 89 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
| ACT English | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 27 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $4,449 | $4,419 | $4,226 |
| Out-of-State | $12,749 | $12,719 | $11,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,000 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,498 | $6,330 | $5,882 |
| Other | $2,572 | $2,482 | $2,416 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,768 | $10,084 | $8,202 |
| Other | $3,048 | $2,942 | $2,864 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $3,048 | $2,942 | $2,864 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $15,019 | $14,731 | $13,524 |
| Off Campus | $19,765 | $18,945 | $16,292 |
| Off Campus with Family | $8,997 | $8,861 | $8,090 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $23,319 | $23,031 | $20,324 |
| Off Campus | $28,065 | $27,245 | $23,092 |
| Off Campus with Family | $17,297 | $17,161 | $14,890 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Louisiana Governor Cheers New EA Testing Facility (Gamasutra)
Aug 20 2008
Electronic Arts is partnering with Louisiana State University and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development to create a global quality assurance testing center in Baton Rouge, primarily to test EA Sports titles. The new establishment enjoys the support of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, who calls it "a terrific win for the city and the future of our state," noting innovation in the ...
La. lands testing center for video game maker EA (INO News)
Aug 20 2008
(AP:BATON ROUGE, La.) Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. will set up its first North American testing site at Louisiana State University, where college students will be paid to test sports games, Gov. Bobby Jindal announced Wednesday.
STATE POLICE GRADUATES ANNOUNCED
Aug 16 2008
The Louisiana State Police Training Academy held graduation for State Police Cadet Class 90 on Aug. 8 at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy Auditorium in Baton Rouge. Twenty cadets from across the state took their official oath of office as they begin their careers of dedication, protection and service to the citizens of Louisiana. In addition to honoring the newest troopers, State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson made a...
State police graduate 20 new troopers
Aug 8 2008
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Twenty new state police troopers will graduate Friday morning from the Louisiana State Police Training Academy. As part of the ceremony, the agency’s superintendent, Colonel Mike Edmonson, will make a special presentation to retired trooper Bobby Smith, who was shot in the face while on duty in 1986. The injury permanently blinded him. Since leaving state police, Smith has written two books, founded...
