Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 1146 Pleasant Hall, Baton Rouge, LA
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Quick Facts
29,451 Students
74% Admitted
- 30,861 full time
- 2,798 part time
- 13,188 men full time
- 13,463 women full time
- 18,214 applied
- 13,148 admitted
- 5,482 enrolled
25,444 Undergraduates
$8,038 Tuition/Year
- 5,766 Graduates
- 515 Non-Degree
- $8,038 in state
- $2,776 fees
- $11,830 room & board
- $1,160 books and supplies
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At a Glance
| Institution Type: | Public |
| Campus Setting: | Southeast Mid-size city |
| Highest Degree Offered: | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
| Level of Institution: | Four or more years |
| Calendar: | Semester |
| School Mascot: | Fighting Tigers |
| School Colors: | Purple and gold |
Reviews in 3 Sentences
- Lauren from The Woodlands, TX
Here at LSU we love purple and live gold. It is a place full of opportunity and potential where anyone can start and make a new life for themselves. The…
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- Engineering major with a 3.73
LSU's courses can be ridiculous or easy, 50% are bad teachers, there is tons of work to do, and lots to learn. The class are huge, scheduling classes is tough,…
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- Megan from Port Allen, LA
This college is a lot of fun and offers many programs and clubs. They have a great student outreach program and have many events for students. There are many…
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- Ariel from Baton Rouge, LA
LSU is huge! Tailgating is a big deal here. There's lots to do here as far as activities go.…
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- Michael from Tucker, GA
LSU is a huge, diverse university with tons of tradition and school pride. From academics, to football, to student groups and Greek life, LSU has something for everyone. …
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Mission Statement
As the flagship institution of Louisiana, the vision of Louisiana State University is to be a leading research-extensive university, while challenging undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development.
Designated as both a land-grant and sea-grant institution, the mission of LSU is the generation, preservation, dissemination, and application of knowledge and cultivation of the arts. In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to the following:
-offer a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designated to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students
-employ faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferrable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises
-use extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
- Located in 1146 Pleasant Hall, Baton Rouge, LA
- Public
- 29,451 students enrolled
- 74% admitted
- $8,038 annual cost to attend
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Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
- Laura from Baton Rouge, LA
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I am
a current student here
GEAUX TIGERS!
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- Kalei from Spring, TX
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I am
accepted here and planning to attend soon
Louisiana. Football. Gumbo. What's not to like? You're going to be treated like family no matter what.
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- Chelsea from LA Place, LA
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I am
accepted here and planning to attend soon
I have walked around the campus many times and I love the atmosphere.
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- Dallas from Maryville, TN
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I am
researching this school and
have visited the campus
I toured this campus last summer, and not only is it beautiful, but it's convenient to the city and has amazing safety measures. The dorms are wonderful.
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- Rachel from Lake Charles, LA
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I am
a current student here
I didn't feel like I fit in at first but after my first week I started joining clubs and making friends in my classes. At after my first LSU football game, I was hooked.
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