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Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University (officially Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, commonly referred to as LSU) is a public research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The university was founded in 1860 near Pineville, Louisiana, as the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy.

United States, Baton Rouge
City on the south coast
The enrollment rate is 71%
Number of students - 30,985 Number of students - 30,985
International students - 1.9% International students - 1.9%
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#87 among US public universities U.S. News & World Report, 2023
#176 among national universities U.S. News & World Report, 2023
#110 Best Colleges in America Forbes

Quick Facts

City on the south coast City on the south coast
The enrollment rate is 71% The enrollment rate is 71%
Number of students - 30,985 Number of students - 30,985
International students - 1.9% International students - 1.9%

About University

Louisiana State University is a top 100 public university that emphasizes student engagement, research, and experiential learning. The university's modern main campus opened in 1926 and consists of more than 250 buildings designed in the Italian Renaissance style by architect Andrea Palladio, while the Main Campus Historic District occupies a 650-acre (260 ha) plateau on the banks of the Mississippi River.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

College of Engineering

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

College of Music & Dramatic Arts

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

E.J. Ourso College of Business

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

University Center for Advising & Counseling

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

College of Agriculture

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

College of Human Sciences & Education

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Spring 2025

Spring 2025

Deadline: 08 Dec, 2024
Closed
Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 27 Jul, 2025
Closed
Closed

Summer 2025

Summer 2025

Deadline: 26 Apr, 2025
Closed
Closed

Spring 2026

Spring 2026

Deadline: 08 Dec, 2025
Closed
Open

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 27 Jul, 2026
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Open

Summer 2026

Summer 2026

Deadline: 26 Apr, 2026
Open Apply

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

3.2

Recommendation Letter Required

English Language Level

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL iBT

79

Pearson PTE

59

Duolingo

100

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply Louisiana State University

1

Select a course to enroll in

Decide which academic program you want to enroll in and make sure your academic and language scores meet the entry requirements for your chosen program.

2

Register on the university portal

When registering, please have the following documents with you: - Transcripts (copies in native and English languages) - Certificates (copies in native and English languages) - Results of national exams/ SAT/ IELTS/ TOEFL - Passport (copy) - Proof of funds It is important to have $50 for the contribution

3

Application review

Once the application has been submitted, the student will be notified by email that it has been received and may be asked to provide any missing documents.

4

Wait for a response from the university

Admission results are usually announced between late January and May. Scholarship results will be announced at the same time.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$29,700/year
Includes academic materials
Cost of food (per year)
$4,400/year
Books and accessories
$1,064/year
Cost of transport (per year)
$3,840/year
Personal expenses
$4,000/year
Scholarships
• Shorelight Scholarship • Shorelight Enrollment Waiver • The President's Alumni Scholars Award • Stamps Scholarship

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Architecture and landscape

World-class facility

• University Library

World-class facility

• LSU Museum

World-class facility

• University Stadium

World-class facility