Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College — College Profile

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Location

Baton Rouge, LA, 70803-2750 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MSY · New Orleans

62 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$34,705

Out-of-state COA

$51,382

Avg net price

$19,151

Room & board

$15,142

In-state tuition

$11,954

Out-of-state tuition

$28,631

Books & supplies

$1,084/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$13,056

$30–48k

$15,696

$48–75k

$20,223

$75–110k

$23,878

$110k+

$26,489

Admissions

Admit rate

73%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1285

Reading 600–680

Math 580–660

ACT midpoint

Composite 24–30

English 24–32

Math 23–28

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

70%

1st-yr retention

85%

Transfer-out rate

Consumer completion

70%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

71%

Transferred

22%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

Median earnings (6yr)

$49,218

Median earnings (10yr)

$61,251

Median debt

$20,500

Monthly loan payment

$217

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,500–$25,059

Debt (90th percentile)

$31,000

Student Body

Men 43%Women 57%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

27%

First-generation

27%

Median family income

$55,214

Independent students

Veterans

Avg age at entry

20.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

57%

Hispanic

11%

Black

21%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$49,218

10 years after entry

$61,251

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas376

Biology, General368

Communication and Media Studies313

Business Administration, Management and Operations225

Psychology, General219

Marketing212

Construction Management180

Political Science and Government165

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness159

Computer Science147

Sociology147

Finance and Financial Management Services133

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other127

Accounting and Related Services119

Mechanical Engineering111

Fine and Studio Arts110

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Institutional

Endowment

$723M

Classification

R1: Very High Research

Full-time faculty

88%

Avg faculty salary

$11,474/mo

Instructional spend/student

$10,884