Louisiana State University-Alexandria
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 5,632 students.
About This School
Louisiana State University-Alexandria is a public institution located in Alexandria, Louisiana with approximately 5,632 undergraduate students enrolled. Louisiana State University-Alexandria has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $7,065 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $36,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a public college in Alexandria, Louisiana. It is Louisiana's singular undergraduate-only public institution and it offers undergraduate degrees in numerous disciplines. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. As of Fall 2025, LSUA had an enrollment of 7,684 students which is recorded as the highest in the university's history. The institution is located eight miles south of downtown Alexandria.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $8,365 average net price is genuinely affordable, and the $10,500 median debt at graduation is modest, making it a financially accessible option for students in the region. However, the 36% graduation rate is a serious concern — only about 1 in 3 students who start here finish, and the 68% freshman retention rate suggests many students struggle to find their footing early on. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, local ties, and need an affordable path, but go in with eyes open and a solid support strategy.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 24% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,632 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
8100 Hwy 71 South
Alexandria, LA 71302-9121
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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