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Louisiana State University of Alexandria SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range910 to 1110

ACT Range17 to 22

Average GPA3.16

Acceptance Rate92.1%

With a 92% acceptance rate, your goal is to show you can start strong, not to chase a reach-school number. Since LSU Alexandria is test-required and 99% of applicants submit ACT scores, aim for a 22+ ACT to be above the middle range.

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

Louisiana State University of Alexandria facts and stats

Quick Facts

Louisiana State University of Alexandria enrolls about 6,815 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. LSU Alexandria has a 70% freshman retention rate and a 34% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 33:1. LSU Alexandria is test-required for admissions.

Location

Alexandria, LA

Undergrad Enrollment6,815

Freshman Retention70%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio33:1

Graduation Rate34%

Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Louisiana State University of Alexandria application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

June 15

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

LSU Alexandria requires SAT or ACT scores, so plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year for retakes. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 1, fall retakes will be too late for admission, so make your summer retake your last score opportunity.

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What you'll actually pay

At LSU Alexandria, in-state tuition is $4,950, while out-of-state tuition is $12,160. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the June 15 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$4,950

Out-of-State Tuition$12,160

Room and Board$11,670

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$20

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At LSU Alexandria, out-of-state tuition is $12,160, while in-state tuition is $4,950. Room and board adds about $11,670, so the billed cost can vary meaningfully by tuition category and housing plans. Students should review their financial aid offers carefully to estimate what they will actually pay after grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study.