Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,038

2024 Average Net Price

$21,430

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

73.3%

47,065 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

41,705

83.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

65.9%

3,816 Graduates

About

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a higher education institution located in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College were Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (404 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (360 degrees), and Mass Communication & Media Studies (298 degrees).

In 2024, 8,198 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. 58% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,380 degrees), 4.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,106 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $8,038, which is $−23,882 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $8,038, which is $23,882 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,430.

In 2024, 72% of undergraduate students attending Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,038

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College was $8,038. The cost of tuition at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $−23,882 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,430

2024 Value

1.73%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,430. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College grew by 1.73%.

This chart compares the average net price of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,259

Room and Board

$1,084

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College was of $15,259 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.91% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,084. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.7% with respect to 2023, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College received 47,065 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 10.6% annual growth. Out of those 47,065 applicants, 34,513 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.3% acceptance rate.

There were 41,705 students enrolled at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in 2024. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has an overall enrollment yield of 23%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

34,513

Accepted Out of 47,065

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College was 73.3% (34,513 admissions from 47,065 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 74%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 10.6%, while admissions grew by 9.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

569

Scores Submitted (2024)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College had a total enrollment of 41,705 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 34,644 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,061. This means that 83.1% of students enrolled at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.4% White, 19.2% Black or African American, 9.87% Hispanic or Latino, 4.24% Asian, 3.7% Two or More Races, 0.408% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0695% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.4%), followed by White Male (27.3%) and Black or African American Female (13.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.5%), followed by White Male (18.8%) and Black or African American Female (9.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41,705 students. The full-time enrollment at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 34,644 and the part-time enrollment is 7,061. This means that 83.1% of students enrolled at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
23,927 enrolled students
Black or African American
7,988 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,115 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 57.4% White, 19.2% Black or African American, 9.87% Hispanic or Latino, 4.24% Asian, 3.7% Two or More Races, 0.408% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0695% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 418 students (1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,318 more women than men received degrees from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is white (5,380 degrees awarded). There were 4.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,106 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (404 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (360 degrees) and Mass Communication & Media Studies (298 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (268 degrees awarded), Agriculture (318 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (111 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are Social workers, all other (151,656 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (108,424 people), Other managers (98,429 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (65,787 people), and Secondary school teachers (42,894 people).

The most specialized majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in 2024 are Library Science (268 degrees awarded), Agriculture (318 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (111 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (411 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (274 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are Library Science (268 degrees awarded), Agriculture (318 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (111 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (411 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (274 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are Elementary & secondary schools (207,324 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (149,935 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (141,797 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (116,224 people), and Individual & family services (105,425 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

Most Common (2024)

Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
404 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
360 degrees awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
298 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College was Physical Education Teaching & Coaching with 404 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,440

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,758

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 3,440 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, which is 0.723 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,758).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 269 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in Construction Management, which is 5.98 times more than the 45 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 334 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in Social Work, which is 8.79 times more than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 44% of students graduating from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (77.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is Female and Asian (77.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.34% of graduates (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,380 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,106 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
652 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is white (5,380 degrees awarded). There were 4.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,106 degrees).

1.37% of degree recipients (112 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
3,053 degrees awarded
White Female
2,963 degrees awarded
White Female
2,846 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is white female (3,053 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,963 degrees).

Operations

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has an endowment valued at nearly $723M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 31.6M (4.37%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College had a total salary expenditure of 1.49B. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College employs 407 Professors, 335 Associate professors and 334 Assistant professors. Most academics at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are Male Professor (293), Male Associate professor (194), and Female Instructor (191).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 998 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 854 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 761 employees.

Endowment

$723M

2024 Endowment

8.12%

growth from 2023

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has an endowment valued at about $723M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College grew 8.12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $471M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$623M

2024 Salaries

8.1%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College paid a median of $623M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($1.49B) and a 8.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.43% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.38% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$154M

Instructional Salaries

1,432

Number of Employees

In 2024, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College paid a total of $154M to 1,432 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 998 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 854 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 761 employees.

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