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LSU acceptance rate
The acceptance rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 74.0% for fall 2023. Out of 42,558 applicants, 31,491 were admitted and 7,521 enrolled.
The application numbers
| Figure | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|
| Applicants, fall 2023 | 42,558 |
| Admitted, fall 2023 | 31,491 |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 74.0% |
| Admitted students who enrolled, fall 2023 | 7,521 |
How this rate compares
Against the Louisiana pilot school average of 46.2%, the rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 27.8 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 21.0 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 3 schools in Louisiana and 235 schools nationwide on this site.
What the acceptance rate does and does not mean
The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.
A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.
A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Similar schools to compare
- Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Total cost $25,984 for one year.
- Tulane University of Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana. Total cost $87,446 for one year.
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, Pomona, California. Total cost $28,805 for one year.
- Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. Total cost $24,845 for one year.
- Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, Texas. Total cost $27,798 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at LSU?
The acceptance rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 74.0% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 31,491, divided by the number who applied, 42,558.
How many students apply to LSU each year?
In fall 2023, 42,558 students applied to Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 31,491 were admitted, and 7,521 admitted students enrolled.
How selective is LSU compared with other schools in Louisiana?
The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in Louisiana that publish a rate is 46.2%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 74.0%.
Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?
No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.
How much does LSU cost?
The total cost for one year at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $35,218 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the graduation rate at LSU?
The graduation rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 71%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.