Louisiana State University at Alexandria — College Profile

About

Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) is widely recognized for offering a highly affordable, private-college feel within a prestigious public system, boasting premier, high-demand programs in nursing, allied health, business, and education. The campus culture is defined by a close-knit, supportive environment where students benefit from exceptionally small class sizes, personal faculty mentorship, and a vibrant student experience anchored by NAIA Generals athletics and modern on-campus housing. What truly sets LSUA apart is its status as one of the most cost-effective universities in Louisiana, coupled with its robust, top-ranked online degree pathways that provide flexible, direct access to a respected LSU system degree.

Wikipedia:Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a public college in Alexandria, Louisiana. It is Louisiana's singular undergraduate-only public institution and it offers undergraduate degrees in numerous disciplines. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. As of Fall 2025, LSUA had an enrollment of 7,684 students which is recorded as the highest in the university's history. The institution is located eight miles south of downtown Alexandria.

Location

Alexandria, LA, 71302-9121 · Rural campus

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Nearest airport from college

MSY · New Orleans

152 mi away

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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

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%

4-yr on-time completion

24%

1st-yr retention

70%

Transfer-out rate

28%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

30%

Transferred

31%

Still enrolled

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%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

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

Black

22%

Asian

Two or more

13%

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities110

Psychology, General107

Accounting and Related Services83

Business Administration, Management and Operations72

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing59

Mathematics37

Criminal Justice and Corrections35

English Language and Literature, General32

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other25

Biology, General20

Communication and Media Studies13

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions11

History9

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness7

Chemistry5

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Institutional

Endowment

$26M

Classification

Baccalaureate (Diverse)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

60%

Avg faculty salary

$7,220/mo

Instructional spend/student

$5,430