Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public · 30,594 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,056 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $15,696 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $20,223 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $23,878 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,489 |
| All incomes (average) | $19,151 |
Sticker tuition: $11,954 in-state, $28,631 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Average SAT
- 1285
- Median ACT
- 26
- Students with Pell grants
- 27%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 69%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $61,251
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,500
- International undergrads
- 479 (1.5%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business23%
Engineering9%
Education8%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Social Sciences8%
Communications & Media7%
Psychology6%
Kinesiology & Sports Science5%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Computer Science4%
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