
Baton Rouge, LA
Open Admissions
Graduation
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public four-year institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With an enrollment of approximately 29,207 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. With an acceptance rate of 74%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 70%. Graduates earn a median salary of $61,251 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $20,015 per year.
Acceptance Rate
74%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
70%
Enrollment
29,207
Total students
Median Earnings
$61,251
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$11,954
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,631
Per year
Average Net Price
$20,015
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1160–1340
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
24 – 29
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1160
Median
1245
75th
1340
SAT Math
25th
560
Median
605
75th
660
ACT Composite
25th
24
Median
26
75th
29
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$80,060
10-Year Earnings
$612,510
ROI Multiple
7.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students