Financial Aid at LSU
Financial Aid Amount Received
$11,917 (41.62% of tuition)
Percent of Financial Aid Received
86% of 30,952 students
25,205 undergraduate students (86% of all students) have received grants, scholarships, and/or federal student loans at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The percentage of students who received financial aid much higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana.
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as North Carolina State University at Raleigh and Purdue University-Main Campus, the percentage of students who received financial aid is higher (the average of the schools is 73.20%).
Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
The average amount of grants of scholarship aid is $11,917 and the average loan amount is $6,285. The average financial aid amount is 41.62% of tuition & fees based on out-of-state rate (tuition & fees: $28,631).
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 25,205 | 86% | $300,361,260 | $11,917 |
| Pell Grants | 7,266 | 25% | $37,672,984 | $5,185 |
| Federal Students Loans | 7,747 | 26% | $48,687,874 | $6,285 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid Comparison Chart
First-time (full-time) Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the full-time, first-time undergraduate students (freshmen, in most cases), 6,918 students have received one or more types of financial aid at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
The average amount of federal, state, local or institutional grant aid is $12,374 and the average amount of student loans awarded to full-time first-time undergraduate students is $8,404.
The following table shows the financial data by type of aid at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
First-time Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 6,918 | 98% | - | - |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 6,918 | 98% | $85,602,923 | $12,374 |
| Federal Grants | 6,918 | 98% | $15,391,520 | $2,225 |
| Pell Grants | 2,086 | 30% | $10,819,975 | $5,187 |
| Other Federal Grants | 6,918 | 98% | $4,571,545 | $661 |
| State/Local Grants | 4,354 | 62% | $31,831,176 | $7,311 |
| Institutional Grants | 5,197 | 74% | $38,380,227 | $7,385 |
| Student Loans | 2,248 | 32% | $18,891,952 | $8,404 |
| Federal Student Loans | 2,093 | 30% | $11,547,976 | $5,517 |
| Other Student Loans | 335 | 5% | $7,343,976 | $21,922 |
Financial Aid by Income Level
The following table summarizes the number of schools receiving financial aid and its average amount by income levels at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Income Level | # of Students | # of Students Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Income Level | - | - | $32,792,008 | $14,561 |
| 0 - $30,000 | 759 | 758 | $14,947,005 | $19,693 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 415 | 415 | $7,037,172 | $16,957 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 353 | 352 | $4,569,049 | $12,943 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 251 | 241 | $2,241,639 | $8,931 |
| $110,001 - more | 474 | 446 | $3,997,143 | $8,433 |
Paid Tuition Rates by Residency
At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, for the first-time/full-time students, 4,837 students have paid in-state rate of tuition and 2,201 students have paid out-of-state tuition rate.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| In-District Rate | 0 |
| In-State Rate | 4,837 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 2,201 |
| Un-known | 0 |
Number of Students by Living Arrangement (Freshmen)
At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 3,449 full-time/first-time students live on-campus such as dormitory and campus-owned apartments, and 607 students live off-campus. In addition, 256 students live with their family.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 3,449 |
| Living Off-Campus | 607 |
| Living with Family | 256 |
| Un-known | 343 |