Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, LA
Public4-Year • Large • Primarily NonresidentialDoctoral UniversityVery Selective • Low Transfer-InMain Campus
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Rankings
Affordability74
Selectivity59
Retention61
Graduation42
Earnings51
Diversity40
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
100%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing23%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education9%
Engineering17%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
74%Admission Rate
590Median SAT Math
590Median SAT Reading
26Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–650
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–640
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–29
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
$12KIn-State Tuition
$29KOut-of-State Tuition
$29KAverage Total Cost
$15KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
31%Receive Federal Loans
$13KMedian Federal Debt
72%Repayment Rate
$213Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 67% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 13% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 9% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 28% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 74% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 72% | 51% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 74% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 80% | 51% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
84%Retention Rate
-Transfer Rate
10%Withdrawal Rate
67%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 39% | 34% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 67% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 68% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 68% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 54% | 40% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 45% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 58% | 39% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75% | 38% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 80% | 41% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 40% | 44% |
| Other race | 89% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
93%Employment Rate
$40KMedian Salary
$26K25 Pctl Salary
$56K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $40K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $56K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $72K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $40K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $45K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $50K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
23,468Undergraduates
89%Full-time Undergrads
20Avg Entry Age
5,750Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 13% | 48% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 54% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 31% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, LA
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
2 miles, E
Baton Rouge Community College
3 miles, NE