LSUA Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 92.08%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1070. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,050
- Out-of-State Tuition: $14,725
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at LSUA:
- Total Enrollment: 6,815, including 4,740 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 28.6% men, 71.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 34%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 18%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 70%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 38 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 22 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's.
LSUA Overview
Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) is a four-year, public school located in Alexandria, LA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The LSUA's tuition & fees is $7,050 for Louisiana residents and $14,725 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 53% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,958.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,815 and the students to faculty ratio is 33 to 1 (3.03%).
LSUA's acceptance rate is 92.08% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 66.59%. The median SAT score is 1070 and the ACT score is 19.
LSUA ranked 163rd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 16th in Louisiana Colleges rankings. Louisiana State University at Alexandria is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Louisiana State University at Alexandria is $7,050 for in-state students and $14,725 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,050 for Louisiana residents and $14,725 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,050 | $14,725 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,050 | $14,725 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Louisiana State University at Alexandria offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at LSUA
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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