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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana•
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Public 4 Year•
ACT
23/28
SAT
1060/1290
Estimated Cost
$29,704
Financial Aid
$36,446
Students
20,000 and above
About Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Louisiana State University (officially Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, commonly referred to as LSU) is a public research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The university was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name Louisiana State Seminary of Learning & Military Academy. The current LSU main campus was dedicated in 1926, consists of more than 250 buildings constructed in the style of Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, and the main campus historic district occupies a 650-acre (2.6 km²) plateau on the banks of the Mississippi River.
Location
Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
156 Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803-2750, East Baton Rouge Parish
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#108 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Louisiana
#2 of 129
2024 Best Public Colleges in Louisiana
#1 of 35
Most Popular Majors
Out of 26 majors categories at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College within four or six years.
Notable Alumni
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