Louisiana State University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

A diversified and active student body resides at the university. Louisiana State University (LSU) offers a vibrant and open academic environment with approximately 30,000 students, including a sizable number of international students. Numerous student groups, sporting teams, and extracurricular activities are available to students, which improves their entire college experience.

LSU takes pride in its dedication to academic quality, and its faculty is made up of world-renowned authorities in various specialties. Engaging classroom activities, practical learning opportunities, and research partnerships, all help students.

Type of University (Public/Private)	This university is a public university.
Total Student Population	The approximate total number of students in here is 34290
Percentage of International Student Population	Approximately 6% of the total students come from international backgrounds
Acceptance Rate	The acceptance rate of this university is 75%
Student-Faculty Ratio	The student-faculty ratio of this university is 20:1
Number of Campuses (Domestic & International)	There are many domestic and international campuses available at this university.
Official Website	https://www.lsu.edu/

About Campus and Accommodation

Campus facilities	Descriptions
Location	Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Campus type	Urban
Campus Size	2000 meters approximately
Main buildings	Atkinson Hall, Allen Hall, Coates Hall, David Boyd Hall, Patrick. F. Taylor hall
museums	LSU Museum of Art and LSU Rural Life Museum
Libraries	LSU Libraries, Hill Memorial Library, and Middletown Library

Louisiana State University has several accommodation options available for its students at affordable cost. However, these costs do change from time to time. Details of the type of accommodation and its associated costs are given in the below table:

Accommodation options	Cost
Residential House	$ 3500-5500
Apartments	$ 4500 to $ 6500
Greek Housing	Varies
Residential colleges	$ 5500-$6500
Off-campus options	It also varies in various aspects.

Louisiana State University Global Ranking 

The 2023 QS ranking of Louisiana State University varies according to the different departments. The overall QS ranking of the university is #425 out of 1740 universities globally. On the other hand, in terms of engineering, the QS global ranking was # 430 in the year 2022, and for business, the ranking was # 94. On the other hand, the ranking for biology was # 323, agriculture was # 128, and agriculture was # 184.

Acceptance Rate of the University

The acceptance rate generally determines the percentage of students that are allowed to study at this university. The acceptance rate of this university is 75%. However, the university's acceptance rate will vary on a number of aspects such as the university's policies, the number of students who applied, and others.

Top Courses Offered at Louisiana State University 

Various undergraduate degrees are available at Louisiana State University and varied cost ranges. 

Undergraduate course	Estimated tuition fees (Per year)
Engineering	$ 12000
Business Administration	$ 10,000
Biological Sciences	$9000
Computer Science	$ 10500
Mass Communication	$ 11000

Information about post-graduate courses:

Post-graduate courses	Estimated Tuition (Per year)
Master of Business Administration	$ 15000
Master of Mass Communication	$ 12500
Master of Computer Science	$ 14000
Master of Science in Biological Sciences	$ 13000

It has to be mentioned that these costs are approximate costs. The actual cost for the undergraduate and postgraduate courses can vary from time to time.

Louisiana State University Admission Process

The admission process of Louisiana State University has to follow certain steps:

Submission of application

The first step is to complete and submit the application through the LSU website. Here, the student will be required to fill in personal information, academic results, and financial details. 

Transcripts 

The next step will be to provide all the academic transcripts, including academic results and proof that the course has been completed.

Standardized test scores 

All the undergraduate applicants have to submit ACT or SAT scores which will provide insight into the applicants' aptitudes and their academic preparedness.

Application fees

The next requirement for the students will be to pay the application fees. This application fee is nonrefundable; the total amount will vary according to students. 

After the collection of the application form and the other documents, the student's admission decision will be taken.

Documents Required for Louisiana State University

Several documents have to be provided by the students to get admission into Louisiana State University:

• Application form: The first document for the applicant will be to submit the application form for the university
• High school transcripts: the students must also provide high school transcripts, including their previous test results and other academic documents.
• Letters of recommendation: the students also need to provide letters of recommendation received from teachers mentioning the students' academic capability.
• Personal statement or essay: the students may also need to provide a personal statement or an essay highlighting their goals and personal interests and discussing their results or the extracurricular activities in which they have taken part in their schools.
• Additional documents

Some additional documents such as a resume, portfolio, and others, may be required to be submitted.

Exam Requirements for Louisiana State University

The students need to satisfy a few test requirements to get admission into this university. Some of these exam requirements include 

SAT scores: 

This university accepts SAT scores, including Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW). This has to be directly submitted to the educational board of the university.

ACT Score:

The Louisiana State University also accepts ACT scores, including maths, Reading, science sections, and others. 

Test Optional policy

Currently, the students have the right to choose whether they want to submit their SAT scores or ACT scores. However, submitting these scores will be beneficial for the students. 

Louisiana State University Cost of Attendance

Undergraduate Course Fees

The following are Louisiana State University's (LSU) undergraduate tuition and fees:

Course	Tuition and Fees
Architecture	$31,010
Business	$31,010
Engineering	$31,010
Mass Communication	$31,010
Music and Dramatic Arts	$31,010
Science	$31,010
Humanities and Social Sciences	$31,010
Coast and Environment	$31,010
Education	$31,010
Agriculture	$31,010
Art and Design	$31,010
Veterinary Medicine	$31,010

Graduate Course Fees

Louisiana State University's (LSU) graduate tuition and fees are as follows:

Course	Tuition and Fees
Architecture	$31,010
Business	$31,010
Engineering	$31,010
Mass Communication	$31,010
Music and Dramatic Arts	$31,010
Science	$31,010
Humanities and Social Sciences	$31,010
Coast and Environment	$31,010
Education	$31,010
Agriculture	$31,010
Art and Design	$31,010
Veterinary Medicine	$31,010

Cost of Living

Louisiana State University's (LSU) anticipated cost of living is as follows:

Component	Cost
Accommodation	$9,044
Meal Plan (12 Tiger Meals)	$4,434
Books and Supplies	$1,038
Room and Board	$14,236
Other Expenses	$7,844

Available Scholarships for Louisiana State University

There are many scholarships available to students for studying at this university. Details of these scholarships are given below: 

LSU flagship scholarship

This scholarship is given to students based on their academic performance, community involvement, and leadership. 

Academic College Scholarships 

Every LSU college offers scholarships to their students based on their discipline and academic performance. These scholarships can also be merit-based or need-based, depending on the college. 

LSU Alumni Association Scholarships

LSU Alumni Association provides scholarships to the children and grandchildren of their alumni. However, to get this scholarship, the students must have good academic performance and leadership abilities.

Other than this, other scholarships are available such as department scholarships, Louisiana TOPS scholarships, Foundation and external scholarships, and others.

Placements at Louisiana State University

There are huge opportunities available to the students who complete their undergraduate and post-graduation programs at this university. The salary packages of the students from various fields can be mentioned in a tabular format:  

Course	Average Salary
Accounting PHD	$ 113700
Civil Engineering MS	$ 62544
Computer Science MS	$ 85667
Business Admin BA	$ 81096
LAW JDCL	$ 95456