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LS

Louisiana State University-Alexandria

Alexandria, LAPublicRural Setting
Open Admission • 92% Acceptance
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92%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$7,065
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
5.6K
Students
Medium campus body
$37,284
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Louisiana State University-Alexandria is a public institution located in the rural setting of Alexandria, LA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 92%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
92% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading490 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math480 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 22
1typical 50% range36
92%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences26% of degrees
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,651
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,143
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,238
Earnings 5yr: $59,427
Debt: $27,900
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,560
Earnings 5yr: $44,835
Debt: $26,954
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,772
Earnings 5yr: $40,966
Debt: $26,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,171
Earnings 5yr: $43,015
Debt: $26,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,069
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,798
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $34,129
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,725
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $50,605
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,528
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$7,065
In-State Tuition$7,050
Out-of-State Tuition$14,650
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

35%
Pell Grants
36%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$37,284
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$42,205

Completion Signals

34%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$113/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

27%
Men
73%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 27% men and 73% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
45%
Part-Time Share
38%
Avg Family Income
$45,917
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