Acceptance Rate
74%
Enrollment
29,207
Graduation Rate
71%
Student-Faculty Ratio
22:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$61,251
Retention Rate
84%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1150–1330
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)24–29
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,954
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,631
Avg Net Price
$20,015
Room & Board
$14,296
Total COA
$34,328
Median Debt
$20,500
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$14,035
$30,001–48,000
$17,014
$48,001–75,000
$21,261
$75,001–110,000
$25,140
$110,001+
$26,244
Pell Grant Rate: 26%
Federal Loan Rate: 30%
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Sticker Price$42,927
Estimated Net Price$20,015 (avg)
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
71%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$61,251
Retention Rate
84%
Median Debt
$20,500
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
21.4%
Engineering
10.5%
Biology
9.5%
Education
9.2%
Social Sciences
7.4%
Communication
6.4%
Psychology
4.5%
Interdisciplinary Studies
4.2%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
3.3%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 351 | $51,713 |
| Biology, General | 322 | $42,375 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 289 | $47,536 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 257 | $60,921 |
| Marketing | 236 | $57,006 |
| Construction Management | 172 | $83,839 |
| Psychology, General | 168 | $46,979 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 163 | $92,171 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 158 | $71,624 |
| Political Science and Government | 146 | $54,569 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 143 | $71,935 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 141 | $41,336 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 136 | $54,654 |
| Chemical Engineering | 127 | $99,522 |
| Sociology | 124 | $45,645 |
Demographics
Men 44%Women 56%
White
60.6%
Black
18.6%
Hispanic
10.0%
Asian
4.9%
Two or More
3.3%
International
1.4%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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