Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge (LSU)

(Baton Rouge, LA)

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, founded in 1860, is a public, comprehensive, land-grant university. Its campus of more than 2,000 acres is located in Baton Rouge.

Admissions

73.5%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.3

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1560–1880 SAT Total
520–630 SAT Reading
550–650 SAT Math
490–600 SAT Writing

23–28 ACT Composite
23–29 ACT English
21–27 ACT Math
22–27 ACT Writing

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$17,341
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $5,233
Out-of-State Tuition: $14,383
Room and Board: $10,608
Books & Supplies: $1,500

Will I Like It

25,236
number of undergraduates

Public
Setting: City
Religious Affiliation: No affiliation
51% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, International Business

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pre-Med, Veterinary

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Journalism & Communication

Debate & Speech

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Animal Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Area & Cultural Studies, Family & Consumer Sciences, Library Science, Psychology, Sociology

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Animals, Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Culture, Block & Bridle Club, Debate, Dogs, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Debate Team, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Forensics Team, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2750

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