Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

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74.0%
Acceptance Rate
1235
Median SAT
$61,251
Median Earnings
42,558
Applicants

Acceptance Rate Trend

Down 0.2 percentage points since 2018

Applications & Admissions

Yield Rate Trend

Percentage of admitted students who enroll

Most Popular Majors (2023)

Degrees awarded in latest year

Major Popularity Over Time

How top majors have grown or declined

Earnings by Major

This school vs. national range (2yr after graduation)

Veterinary Medicine $78,029
$21,964 $128,868
Chemical Engineering $76,460
$21,964 $128,868
Industrial Engineering $73,949
$21,964 $128,868
Mechanical Engineering $71,402
$21,964 $128,868
Electrical, Electronics and Co... $68,965
$21,964 $128,868
Construction Management $67,101
$21,964 $128,868
Computer Engineering $66,915
$21,964 $128,868
Civil Engineering $61,330
$21,964 $128,868
This school National avg

Historical Admissions Data

Each row shows the admissions cycle for that academic year. Applicants is the total number of students who applied for freshman admission. Admitted shows how many received acceptance letters. Rate is the acceptance rate (admitted ÷ applicants) — lower percentages indicate more selective schools. Yield measures the percentage of admitted students who actually enrolled — a high yield (above 50%) suggests the school is a top choice for admitted students, while lower yields indicate students often choose other options. SAT shows the 25th-75th percentile range, meaning the middle 50% of enrolled students scored within this range. Data is sourced from IPEDS, the federal database where all US colleges report annually.

Year Applicants Admitted Rate Yield
2023 42,558 31,491 74.0% 23.9%
2022 38,853 29,419 75.7% 25.2%
2021 36,561 25,907 70.9% 27.2%
2020 28,960 21,252 73.4% 31.5%
2019 24,501 18,272 74.6% 33.6%
2018 24,280 18,024 74.2% 32.3%
2017 17,907 13,236 73.9% 37.1%
2016 18,122 13,843 76.4% 39.6%
2015 17,429 13,480 77.3% 41.7%

Graduate Outcomes

Median Earnings (10 years)
$61,251
Median Earnings (6 years)
$49,218
Median Debt
$20,500
6-Year Graduation Rate
71.0%

Tuition & Costs (2023)

In-State Tuition
$8,038
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,038
Fees
$3,924
Room & Board
$12,708
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,670

What You'll Actually Pay

Net price after grants/scholarships by family income

$0-30k income $14,035
$30-48k income $17,014
$48-75k income $21,261
$75-110k income $25,140
$110k+ income $26,244

Popular Majors

  • 1 Biology, General
  • 2 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
  • 3 Communication and Media Studies
  • 4 Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • 5 Psychology, General

Highest Earning Majors

  • Veterinary Medicine $78,029
  • Chemical Engineering $76,460
  • Industrial Engineering $73,949
  • Mechanical Engineering $71,402
  • Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $68,965

Student Demographics (2023)

Total Enrollment 39,418
International 4%
Women 57%
Race/Ethnicity
White 60%
Black 18%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 4%

Financial Aid (2023)

Grants are free money; loans must be repaid

Receive Grants 74%
Avg: $12,924 free money/year
Pell Grant Recipients 26%
Federal aid for <$60k income families
Have Federal Loans 30%
Avg: $6,405
School's Own Grants 75%
Avg: $7,573 from school funds