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Louisiana State University A&M College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1180 to 1320

ACT Range24 to 30

Average GPA3.83

Acceptance Rate73.3%

LSU’s 73% acceptance rate makes admission realistic, but the entering class is still academically strong, with a 3.83 average GPA. Since 40% of applicants submitted ACT scores, a score near the top of the 24 to 30 range is worth sending. If your score is lower, lean on grades, rigor, and fit.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Louisiana State University A&M College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Louisiana State University A&M College enrolls 34,242 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. LSU has an 85% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 69% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Undergrad Enrollment34,242

Freshman Retention85%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio21:1

Graduation Rate69%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Louisiana State University A&M College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

April 15

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to LSU, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes, with December as the last fall retake that should arrive in time for the April 15 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

LSU’s in-state tuition is $8,038, while out-of-state tuition is $24,715, making it a public Southeastern Conference option to compare by residency. About 59% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $7,583. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$8,038

Out-of-State Tuition$24,715

Room and Board$14,696

Average Merit Award$7,583

Application Fee$50

Students on Aid59%

Average Aid Package$17,052

Average Debt at Grad$25,590

For out-of-state students, LSU’s tuition is $24,715, while in-state tuition is $8,038, with room and board adding $14,696. About 59% of students receive financial aid, and the average aid package is $17,052. Merit awards average $7,583, which can help reduce costs for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $25,590.