Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	8,657
Student to faculty ratio	22 to 1
Acceptance rate	71%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	69%

Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, LSU-A&M is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 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.

LSU-A&M boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

70.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,958

Cost of attendance at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

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Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,635

Cost of attendance at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 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
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College received on average $13,235 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.

$13,235

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,968	29%	$5,090	$10,016,176
Other Federal Grant	3,022	45%	$4,081	$12,331,803
State Grant/Scholarships	4,523	68%	$7,555	$34,172,279
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	5,279	79%	$6,747	$35,618,613
Total Grant & Scholarships	6,205	93%	$13,235	$82,122,695

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 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 and Agricultural & Mechanical College students is 69.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.2%.

69.0%

asian 78.6% 180 students
African American 57.0% 427 students
white 71.2% 2,899 students
unknown 74.4% 32 students
hawaiian 25.0% 2 students
hispanic 67.9% 235 students
International Students 62.5% 30 students
Mixed Race 59.1% 52 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southeastern Conference
Baseball Southeastern Conference
Basketball Southeastern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southeastern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

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
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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