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Louisiana State University-Alexandria

Louisiana State University-Alexandria is a small, public institution located in Alexandria, la. Founded in 1960, Louisiana State University-Alexandria offers undergraduate degrees in 28 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 3,600 undergraduates
cost $7,050 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Louisiana State University-Alexandria? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 57.7%
SAT score average 1019
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA 3.16
Application fee $20
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Louisiana State University-Alexandria is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
English Language and Literature, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,050
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,598
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,332
Cost of attendance* $21,180
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $21,180 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $14,650
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,598
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,332
Cost of attendance* $28,780
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $28,780 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Louisiana State University-Alexandria has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,600, with gender binary students split 28% male and 72% female.

Total enrollment

4,289

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
20%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
6%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Louisiana State University-Alexandria, students love their Student Government Association. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 8100 Hwy 71 South, Alexandria, LA 71302-9121
phone 318-445-3672
address www.lsua.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Louisiana State University-Alexandria to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Louisiana State University-Alexandria?

Louisiana State University-Alexandria is located in Alexandria, la.

What is the acceptance rate at Louisiana State University-Alexandria? 

The acceptance rate for Louisiana State University-Alexandria is 58%.

What’s the average GPA for Louisiana State University-Alexandria?

The average high school GPA for Louisiana State University-Alexandria students was 3.16.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Louisiana State University-Alexandria?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Louisiana State University-Alexandria including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $84,720.

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