Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,038

2023 Average Net Price

$21,808

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

74%

42,558 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

39,418

83.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

67.6%

3,311 Graduates

About

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a higher education institution located in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College were General Biological Sciences (368 degrees awarded), Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (365 degrees), and Mass Communication & Media Studies (282 degrees).

In 2023, 7,461 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. 57.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,953 degrees), 5.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (955 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $8,038, which is $−22,965 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4,494 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $8,038, which is $22,966 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,808.

In 2023, 74% 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

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, 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 $−22,966 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

$21,808

2023 Value

2.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,808. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College grew by 2.4%.

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

$14,685

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 $14,685 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.85% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,084. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.43% 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

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14% with respect to 2022, when 86% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4494 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College received 42,558 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.54% annual growth. Out of those 42,558 applicants, 31,491 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74% acceptance rate.

There were 39,418 students enrolled at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in 2023. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has an overall enrollment yield of 23.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

31,491

Accepted Out of 42,558

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College was 74% (31,491 admissions from 42,558 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 75.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 9.54%, while admissions grew by 7.04%.

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

14%

Submission Percentage (2023)

599

Scores Submitted (2023)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in 2023 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 39,418 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 32,776 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,642. 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 59.9% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 9.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.32% Asian, 3.26% Two or More Races, 0.414% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0736% 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 (32.6%), followed by White Male (28.7%) and Black or African American Female (11.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.5%), followed by White Male (18.7%) and Black or African American Female (8.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39,418 students. The full-time enrollment at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 32,776 and the part-time enrollment is 6,642. This means that 83.1% of students enrolled at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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

84%

2023 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 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College had a retention rate approximately the same as 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 (2023)

White
23,611 enrolled students
Black or African American
6,998 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,588 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 59.9% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 9.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.32% Asian, 3.26% Two or More Races, 0.414% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0736% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 413 students (1.05%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,185 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 (4,953 degrees awarded). There were 5.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (955 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is General Biological Sciences (368 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (365 degrees) and Mass Communication & Media Studies (282 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (231 degrees awarded), Agriculture (320 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (114 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 (150,815 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (106,524 people), Other managers (97,054 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (40,928 people), and Social & community service managers (34,923 people).

The most specialized majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in 2023 are Library Science (231 degrees awarded), Agriculture (320 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (114 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (356 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (114 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are Library Science (231 degrees awarded), Agriculture (320 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (114 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (356 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (114 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (482,351 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (453,409 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (317,394 people), Construction (294,966 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (205,479 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 (2023)

General Biological Sciences
368 degrees awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
365 degrees awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
282 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College was General Biological Sciences with 368 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

3,138

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

4,323

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,138 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, which is 0.726 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,323).

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 2023, 310 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.35 times more than the 230 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 305 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in Social Work, which is 14.5 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 43% 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, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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 (79.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is Female and Asian (79.6% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0.785% of graduates (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,953 degrees awarded
Black or African American
955 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
529 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is white (4,953 degrees awarded). There were 5.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (955 degrees).

1.51% of degree recipients (113 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,846 degrees awarded
White Male
2,107 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
629 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is white female (2,846 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,107 degrees).

Operations

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has an endowment valued at nearly $668M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −2.63M (−0.393%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College had a total salary expenditure of 1.52B. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College employs 398 Professors, 327 Associate professors and 304 Assistant professors. Most academics at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are Male Professor (289), Male Associate professor (189), and Female Instructor (185).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 944 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 815 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 782 employees.

Endowment

$668M

2023 Endowment

5.65%

growth from 2022

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has an endowment valued at about $668M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College grew 5.65% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $235M 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

$576M

2023 Salaries

5.43%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College paid a median of $576M in salaries, which represents 37.9% of their overall expenditure ($1.52B) and a 5.43% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.38% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.069% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$144M

Instructional Salaries

1,368

Number of Employees

In 2023, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College paid a total of $144M to 1,368 employees working as instructors, which represents 25% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

398 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

944 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College were Professor with 398 employees, Associate professor with 327 employees, and Assistant professor with 304 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 944 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 815 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 782 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College was Male Professor with 289 employees, Male Associate professor with 189 employees, and Female Instructor with 185 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

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