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Louisiana State University (LSU)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America #179 in (National Universities) #1 in Regional Rankings

0.0 ( Reviews)
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Last updated: Oct 04, 2025
Category University
Type Public Research
Founded 1860
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About University

Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Louisiana State University is a public research school. As a land-grant university, it provides education to all. It started in 1860 near Pineville, Louisiana. Back then, it was called Louisiana State Seminary of Learning & Military Academy.

Overview

Founded 1860
Ranking 179
Short code LSU
Application fee $70
Is ivy League? -
Campus size 2,000 acres
Student faculty ratio 21:1
Acceptance Rate 76%
Graduation Rate 68%
Fall deadline Apr 15, 2025
Spring deadline Oct 01, 2025
Summer deadline -
Weather condition In Baton Rouge, the summers are long, hot, and oppressive; the winters are short and cold; and it is wet and partly cloudy year round.

Tuition and Admission Requirements

In-state tuition and fees (UG)
$35,218 USD /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (UG)
$51,895 USD /yr
International tuition and fees (UG)
$51,895 USD /yr
In-state tuition and fees (MS)
$8,681 USD /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (MS)
$16,921 USD /yr
International tuition and fees (MS)
$16,921 USD /yr
UG - GPA (UG)
3.0 / 4.0 scale
MS - GPA (MS)
3.0 / 4.0 scale
UG - IELTS (UG)
6.5 / (9.0 Scale)
MS - IELTS (MS)
6.5 / (9.0 Scale)
UG - TOEFL - IBT (UG)
79 iBT
MS - TOEFL - IBT (MS)
79 iBT
UG - DUOLINGO (UG)
100 (Duolingo English Test)
MS - DUOLINGO (MS)
110 (Duolingo English Test)
PTE (UG)
59 (Pearson Test of English)
PTE (MS)
59 (Pearson Test of English)
SAT - ACT (UG)
500[EBRW]/18 composite score
  • Pleasant Hall, 1146, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, United States
  • admissions@lsu.edu
  • +1 225-578-3202
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