
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
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
24 – 29
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
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