| Type | 4 year, Public |
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| Campus locale | Rural: Fringe |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Dormitory capacity | 390 |
| Student to faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 58% |
| Students retention rate | 57% |
| On-time graduation rate | 26% |
Located in Alexandria, Louisiana, LSUA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
Louisiana State University-Alexandria is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
While the on-time graduation rate at LSUA is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 49%.
The retention rate of students at LSUA is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at LSUA do not continue their studies after the first year.
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Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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The institution provides on-campus housing
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Louisiana State University-Alexandria in 2022 for students from Louisiana.
See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Louisiana's average | $8,756 |
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| National average | $8,573 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Louisiana State University-Alexandria in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Louisiana's average | $18,188 |
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| National average | $18,862 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Louisiana State University-Alexandria received on average $6,724 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Louisiana State University-Alexandria students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Louisiana State University-Alexandria students is 26.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.1%.
26.5%
- asian 37.5% 3 students
- African American 18.3% 13 students
- white 27.1% 76 students
- unknown 30.0% 3 students
- hispanic 36.4% 4 students
- International Students 31.2% 10 students
- Mixed Race 18.2% 2 students
Sport Conferences
- Baseball Red River Athletic Conference
- Basketball Red River Athletic Conference
Athletic Associations
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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Service Offerings
- On-campus day care for students' children
- Remedial services
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
- Occupational
- Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
- Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
Special Learning Opportunities
- Teacher certification
- ROTC - Army
Veteran Services
- Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Recognized student veteran organization
- Credit for military training
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