Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a major research university experience. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $60,100 within 10 years.
About This School
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with approximately 30,594 undergraduate students enrolled. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,151 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, and the typical graduate earns $60,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, commonly referred to as Louisiana State University (LSU), is an American public land-grant research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. The university was founded in 1860 near Pineville, Louisiana, under the name Louisiana State Seminary of Learning & Military Academy. The current LSU main campus was dedicated in 1926 and consists of more than 250 buildings constructed in the style of Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, occupying a 650-acre (260 ha) plateau on the banks of the Mississippi River.
This is a strong option for students who want a flagship university experience at a reasonable cost — median debt at graduation is just $12,956, well below the national average, and median earnings of $60,100 a decade out suggest solid career outcomes. The 74% acceptance rate means it's accessible, and the beautiful Italian Renaissance campus in Baton Rouge comes with strong school spirit and SEC athletics. The one number worth watching is the 71% graduation rate, which means roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish — so incoming students should be honest with themselves about their academic readiness and commitment.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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What This School Looks For
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: 25% 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 (30,594 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
156 Thomas Boyd Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2750
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.
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