LSU
Louisiana's flagship research university.
| University name |
LSUOfficial
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| Short name / abbreviation |
LSUOfficial
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| Country |
United StatesOfficial
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| City / Campus |
Baton Rouge, LAOfficial
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| Founded |
1860Official
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| Institution type |
PublicOfficial
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| Total enrollment |
34,500 studentsEstimated
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| International students |
6% of total enrollmentEstimated
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| Official website |
https://lsu.eduOfficial
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| Admissions portal |
View admissions page ↗Official
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Media theory, journalism, digital communication, public relations, rhetoric, and organisational communication.
Economics with interdisciplinary focus combining quantitative methods with social, political, and historical perspectives.
Critical analysis of literary texts across periods and traditions, with focus on theory, creative writing, and academic discourse.
Historical study across regions and periods with training in archival research, historiography, and analytical writing.
Global politics, diplomacy, international organisations, security studies, political economy, and foreign policy.
Ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, logic, philosophy of mind, language, and political philosophy.
Management, marketing, accounting, finance, operations, entrepreneurship, and organisational behaviour.
Financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, auditing, taxation, and financial reporting.
Financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, auditing, taxation, and financial reporting.
Financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, auditing, taxation, and financial reporting.
Architectural design, history and theory, structural technology, environmental systems, and urban planning.
Life sciences covering cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, physiology, and molecular biology with laboratory practice.
Undergraduate chemistry covering organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry with extensive laboratory training.
Comprehensive undergraduate CS covering algorithms, data structures, software engineering, operating systems, and emerging areas in AI and distributed systems.
Undergraduate data science combining programming, statistics, machine learning, database systems, and applied analytics.
Micro and macroeconomic theory, econometrics, game theory, development economics, and applied policy analysis.
Undergraduate EE covering circuits, signal processing, communications, control theory, power systems, and embedded systems.
Strategic management, leadership, operations, organisational theory, innovation, and applied business skills.
Pure and applied mathematics covering real analysis, linear algebra, topology, probability, statistics, and numerical methods.
Core engineering degree covering thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, materials science, manufacturing, and design.
Clinical nursing practice, health sciences, anatomy, pharmacology, patient care, and community health.
Undergraduate physics from classical mechanics and electromagnetism to quantum theory, thermodynamics, and modern physics.
Comparative politics, political theory, public policy, governance, electoral systems, and international affairs.
Cognitive, social, developmental, clinical, and neuroscientific approaches to human behaviour and mental processes.
Epidemiology, health promotion, environmental health, healthcare systems, biostatistics, and global health.
Social structures, institutions, inequality, culture, gender studies, and research methods in quantitative and qualitative traditions.
Part-time MBA for senior professionals covering strategic leadership, corporate finance, global strategy, and innovation management.
Advanced legal study for qualified lawyers covering comparative law, commercial law, and specialist legal practice.
Advanced literary studies covering theory, criticism, postcolonial literature, modernism, and contemporary writing.
Advanced historical research across specialisms with training in historiography, archival methods, and scholarly writing.
Public international law, human rights law, international trade law, dispute resolution, and humanitarian law.
Advanced philosophy covering moral philosophy, philosophy of science, metaphysics, and contemporary debates.
General management MBA covering strategy, leadership, finance, marketing, operations, entrepreneurship, and business analytics.
Advanced financial reporting, management accounting, auditing standards, taxation, and corporate governance.
Advanced aerodynamics, propulsion systems, flight dynamics, spacecraft systems, and computational simulation.
Specialist AI master's covering deep learning, NLP, computer vision, reinforcement learning, and AI ethics.
Process intensification, reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, sustainability engineering, and computational modelling.
Structural engineering, geotechnics, environmental engineering, infrastructure management, and earthquake engineering.
Advanced computer science covering machine learning, distributed systems, compilers, algorithms, and software architecture with research options.
Network security, cryptography, penetration testing, digital forensics, security operations, and risk management.
Large-scale data infrastructure, pipeline design, cloud platforms, data warehousing, real-time processing, and MLOps.
Interdisciplinary master's combining statistical inference, machine learning, big data engineering, visualisation, and domain applications.
International development, poverty reduction, governance, global health systems, and political economy of development.
Advanced micro and macroeconomic theory, econometrics, labour economics, development economics, and policy analysis.
Pedagogy, curriculum design, educational leadership, learning technologies, and educational policy.
Graduate EE covering VLSI design, signal processing, wireless communications, power electronics, and photonics.
Climate governance, environmental law, sustainability transitions, carbon markets, and international environmental agreements.
Quantitative finance covering asset pricing, derivatives, fixed income, portfolio management, and financial risk.
Economics-focused finance covering capital markets, macrofinance, financial econometrics, and investment theory.
Global health systems, epidemiology, health policy, infectious disease, and health equity.
Healthcare systems, health economics, pharmaceutical policy, and comparative health policy analysis.
Talent acquisition, organisational development, employment relations, HR analytics, and leadership development.
Global strategy, cross-cultural management, international trade, emerging markets, and multinational operations.
Global politics, international security, diplomacy, international organisations, and foreign policy analysis.
Theoretical and applied ML covering probabilistic models, neural networks, optimisation, and large-scale learning systems.
Strategic management, organisational theory, innovation, leadership, and applied business consulting skills.
Consumer behaviour, digital marketing, brand management, marketing analytics, and integrated communications.
Advanced solid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and energy systems.
Comparative politics, political institutions, electoral behaviour, political theory, and research methods.
Research methods, cognitive neuroscience, occupational psychology, clinical practice, and applied psychology.
Policy analysis, programme evaluation, governance, public administration, regulatory policy, and stakeholder management.
Autonomous systems, motion planning, computer vision, sensor fusion, manipulation, and human-robot interaction.
Welfare state theory, health policy, education policy, housing, and the politics of social inequality.
Social theory, qualitative and quantitative research methods, inequality studies, and contemporary social issues.
Logistics strategy, procurement, inventory optimisation, global supply chains, and operations analytics.
Life sciences doctoral research covering molecular biology, ecology, genetics, evolutionary biology, and systems biology.
DBA/PhD for advanced research in management, strategy, organisational behaviour, marketing, or finance.
Doctoral research in synthetic, computational, analytical, or physical chemistry with strong laboratory or modelling components.
Research-focused doctoral program in computer science. Research areas include machine learning, systems, theory, HCI, and security.
Doctoral program in economics covering economic theory, applied microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
Doctoral research in educational systems, learning theory, educational policy, and evidence-based practice.
Doctoral research in electrical engineering including signal processing, wireless systems, photonics, and power electronics.
Doctoral research in pure or applied mathematics including algebra, analysis, geometry, probability, and mathematical physics.
Doctoral research spanning robotics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, and sustainable energy systems.
Research in experimental or theoretical physics including condensed matter, particle physics, astrophysics, and quantum optics.
Doctoral research in comparative politics, international relations, political theory, and empirical methods.
Research doctorate in cognitive, clinical, social, developmental, or neuroscientific approaches to human behaviour.
Relatively accessible with a clear application. Individual programs may have higher standards.
⚠️ This is a general university-level figure. Program acceptance rates differ significantly — some programs may be far more or less competitive. Do not use this as a program-level indicator.
The figures below reflect general patterns for admitted students. They are not minimum cutoffs. Requirements vary by program and degree level.
| Typical SAT score |
1270Estimated
Undergraduate programs only — not required at all programs
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| Typical ACT score |
28Estimated
Undergraduate programs only
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General English proficiency requirement for most programs at this institution. Verify with the specific program you are applying to.
| IELTS (overall) |
6.5Estimated
Minimum for most programs — individual programs may differ
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| TOEFL iBT |
71Estimated
Minimum for most programs — individual programs may differ
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Exemptions may apply for native English speakers or graduates of English-medium institutions. Check the official admissions page for full details.
US admissions system: Undergraduate applications are typically submitted via Common App or directly to the university, with deadlines ranging from November (Early Decision/Action) to January (Regular Decision). Postgraduate programs have their own application portals with departmental deadlines, often in December–February.
Standardised test scores (SAT/ACT for UG; GRE/GMAT for PG) may be required, recommended, or optional depending on the program. All applications require transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement or statement of purpose.
All tuition values are shown in USD, converted from local currency where applicable. This range reflects estimated tuition across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Fees vary substantially by degree level, program, and domestic vs. international status. See individual program pages for program-specific estimates.
| Undergraduate tuition (est.) |
$12,648/yrEstimated
Varies by program and domestic/international status
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| Postgraduate tuition (est.) |
$12,648/yrEstimated
Varies by program
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| International tuition (est.) |
$27,688/yrEstimated
General estimate — check program pages for exact figures
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This covers typical student accommodation, food, transport, and personal expenses in Baton Rouge, LA. Actual costs depend on lifestyle, accommodation type, and location within the city. Budget additional amounts for course materials and travel.
Financial aid and scholarships are available at LSU for eligible students. Funding options typically include merit-based scholarships, need-based bursaries, departmental funding, and external scholarship programmes (such as government or foundation awards).
PhD and research students should enquire about research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and fully funded positions, which are often available in STEM and social science departments. For taught programmes, partial tuition waivers and merit awards may be available on a competitive basis.
Check the official university scholarships page and your specific program page for eligibility criteria and application deadlines for funding.
LSU has a diverse international student community, with international students representing approximately 6% of the total enrollment. This international environment is generally seen as an asset for students seeking global networks and cross-cultural academic experience.
International students typically have access to dedicated student support services including orientation programmes, visa and immigration advising, language support, and international student societies. The level of support varies by institution — check the international students section of the university website for details.
Student life at LSU reflects the culture and environment of Baton Rouge, LA. Most universities offer a range of student societies, sports facilities, career services, and wellbeing support. Explore the student union and campus life sections of the official website for the most accurate picture of life at this institution.