How to Apply to Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply LSU. LSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionhttps://www.lsu.edu/admissions/index.php
Online Applicationhttps://www.lsu.edu/admissions/apply/index.php
Financial Aidhttps://www.lsu.edu/financialaid/index.php
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.lsu.edu/financialaid/cost/net_price_calculator.php
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.lsu.edu/vetaffairs/index.php
Disability Servicehttps://www.lsu.edu/disability/index.php

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at LSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,300). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
LSU SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College1,23025
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,30029
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana1,09264

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 604 students submitted SAT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,230 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing580620660
Mathematics560610660
Total1,1401,230 1,320
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 3,968 students submitted ACT scores (87% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite232528
English232631
Mathematics212427

LSU Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted