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Summary
Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge is a public institution that was founded in 1860. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,977, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 2,000 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 134. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,354 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,362 (2011-12).
Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge, better known as LSU, is a public school near the Mississippi River, in the southeast part of the state. Students at LSU can choose from many programs in 17 colleges, with graduate degrees available in the E. J. Ourso College of Business,the college of engineering, the school of law, and several other fields. Outside the classroom, LSU students can explore more than 350 student organizations or check out the unique, free facilities nearby, including the 14-acre Hilltop Arboretum or the Louisiana Museum of Natural History. Sports fans can visit the Andonie Museum, which is also free and all about the history of LSU athletics. Student athletes can play at the recreational level or with the LSU Tigers varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference. Notable LSU alumni include four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal, and Lyndon Johnson’s vice president, Hubert Humphrey.
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Since 1860, LSU has served the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The flagship institution of Louisiana, LSU is one of only 25 universities nationwide holding both land-grant and sea-grant status. With a community of more than 33,000 faculty, staff, and students from every state and approximately 120 countries, its academic programs include bachelor's degrees in 70 major fields, master's degrees in 73 fields, and doctoral degrees in 49 major fields. Outside of the classroom, residential colleges, study abroad, service-learning and undergraduate research opportunities, and over 300 student organizations contribute to an exciting and meaningful college experience. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1860 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2011 Endowment | $442,865,966 |
Applying
When applying to Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge, it's important to note the application deadline is April 15. The application fee at Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge is $40. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 79.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 79.6% |
| Application deadline | April 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge is 23:1, and the school has 34.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Engineering; Social Sciences; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 84.2 percent.
Student Life
Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,977, with a gender distribution of 48.9 percent male students and 51.1 percent female students. At this school, 24.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 76.0 percent of students live off campus. Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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| Total enrollment | 29,718 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge, 75 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge.
| Students who have cars on campus | 75% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge, 39.4 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $9,000.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $6,354 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $19,362 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,670 (2011-12) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
