Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$49,218
Acceptance Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
70%
Annual Tuition
$11,954
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn a median of $61,251 ten years after entry — 13% above the national median. Acceptance rate 74.0%, average SAT score 1285, in-state tuition $11,954.
At a Glance
Total Students
29,207
Retention Rate
84%
Faculty Ratio
20
Financial Aid
30%
Median Debt
$20,500
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,285
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
600–680
SAT Math (middle 50%)
580–660
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
24–30
Institution Overview
Louisiana State University is a public institution with a student body of 29,207. The university has a 74% acceptance rate and a 84% retention rate. The graduation rate is 70.4%. The in-state tuition is $11,954.
One year after graduation, alumni earn $42,361, increasing to $49,218 after five years, and $61,251 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $20,500, and 29.6% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$42k
1 YEAR
$49k
5 YEARS
$61k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Louisiana State University alumni earn a median salary of $42,361. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $49,218. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $61,251. The median debt for graduates is $20,500.
The university has a 74% acceptance rate and a 70.4% graduation rate. The retention rate is 84%. The in-state tuition is $11,954 and 29.6% of students receive financial aid.
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