Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · Rural · 5,632 students
4
YearPublic
Rural
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Alexandria, LA, 71302-9121 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
152 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$15,550
Out-of-state COA
$23,150
Avg net price
$7,065
Room & board
$9,598
In-state tuition
$7,050
Out-of-state tuition
$14,650
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,008
$30–48k
$5,075
$48–75k
$7,524
$75–110k
$10,794
$110k+
$11,941
Admissions
Admit rate
92%
Test policy
Required
SAT average
1022
Reading 490–610
Math 480–610
ACT midpoint
20
Composite 17–22
English 18–24
Math 16–21
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
35%
1st-yr retention
70%
Transfer-out rate
28%
Consumer completion
35%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
30%
Transferred
31%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
37%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,284
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,205
Median debt
$19,000
Monthly loan payment
$201
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,028–$17,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$29,911
Student Body
Men 27%Women 73%
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Student : Faculty ratio
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Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$32,073
Independent students
38%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
38%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
1%
Black
22%
Asian
2%
Two or more
13%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,284
10 years after entry
$42,205
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Institutional
Endowment
$26M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Full-time faculty
60%
Avg faculty salary
$7,220/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,430
Federal loan rate
36%
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