Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
74.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
24.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
7,401
SAT Scores
1,235
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 38,853 students have applied and 29,419 students have allowed to admit to Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (Acceptance rate: 75.72%). LSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 25.16 % where 7,401 students have finally enrolled out of 29,419 admitted students.
LSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as North Carolina State University at Raleigh and Purdue University-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 63.20%).
LSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 27.20%).
How to Apply to Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply LSU. LSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.lsu.edu/admissions/index.php |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.lsu.edu/admissions/apply/index.php |
| Financial Aid | https://www.lsu.edu/financialaid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.lsu.edu/financialaid/cost/net_price_calculator.php |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.lsu.edu/vetaffairs/index.php |
| Disability Service | https://www.lsu.edu/disability/index.php |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at LSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 1,235 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,296). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 1,235 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,296 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana | 1,092 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 604 students submitted SAT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,235 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 610 | 660 |
| Total | 1,140 | 1,230 | 1,320 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 3,968 students submitted ACT scores (87% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 25 | 28 |
| English | 23 | 26 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 24 | 27 |
LSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |