Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Admission
Acceptance Rate
73.33%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.96%
Freshmen Enrollment
7,925
SAT Scores
1,255
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 47,065 students have applied and 34,513 students have allowed to admit to Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (Acceptance rate: 73.33%). LSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.96 % where 7,925 students have finally enrolled out of 34,513 admitted students.
LSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Texas A&M University-College Station, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 57.04%).
LSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 22.87%).
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 .
| Admission | https://www.lsu.edu/admissions/index.php |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.lsu.edu/admissions/apply/index.php |
| Financial Aid | https://www.lsu.edu/financialaid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.lsu.edu/financialaid/cost/net_price_calculator.php |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.lsu.edu/vetaffairs/index.php |
| Disability Service | https://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.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 1,255 and the average ACT score is 27. 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 1,321). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 1,255 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,321 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana | 1,092 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 569 students submitted SAT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,255 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 640 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 580 | 615 | 660 |
| Total | 1,180 | 1,255 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 3,192 students submitted ACT scores (40% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 24 | 27 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 25 | 28 |
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.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |