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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LAPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 73% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution located in the city setting of Baton Rouge, LA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 30.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 73%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
30.6K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
73% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math580 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 30
1typical 50% range36
73%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Engineering10% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Health Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Construction Management.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $150,891
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,107
Earnings 5yr: $67,977
Debt: N/A
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,717
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $116,634
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,226
Earnings 5yr: $111,631
Debt: $20,500
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,539
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,897
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Construction Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,632
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,602
Earnings 5yr: $80,219
Debt: N/A
Petroleum Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,421
Earnings 5yr: $93,513
Debt: $25,750
Construction Management.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $103,041
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,500
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,975
Earnings 5yr: $104,396
Debt: $18,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,208
Earnings 5yr: $101,794
Debt: $22,368
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,302
Earnings 5yr: $87,385
Debt: $19,500
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,748
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,500
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,660
Earnings 5yr: $96,044
Debt: $24,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,863
Earnings 5yr: $89,524
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,307
Earnings 5yr: $86,213
Debt: $21,562
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,627
Earnings 5yr: $88,199
Debt: $22,486
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,617
Earnings 5yr: $81,419
Debt: $19,600
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,151
In-State Tuition$11,954
Out-of-State Tuition$28,631
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
27%
Pell Grants
30%
Take Loans
72%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,218
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$61,251
Completion Signals
69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,956
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
27%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$77,315
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