Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a urban public four-year institution located in Baton Rouge, LA. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 74% based on IPEDS data. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1150 and 1330 on the SAT (590–670 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 560–660 Math). ACT composite scores for the middle 50% ranged from 24 to 29.

Tuition is $11,954 per year for in-state students and $28,631 for out-of-state students. Room and board costs approximately $23,264 annually. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,808 per year. Approximately 74% of students receive some form of financial aid. 26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has a strong six-year graduation rate of 71%, according to IPEDS data. High first-year retention (84%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (60%), Hispanic (9%), Black (18%), Asian (4%), and international (4%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.