
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools for out-of-state students.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$4,984
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About Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Louisiana State University at Alexandria is a small public university located on a rural campus in Alexandria, Louisiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,706, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The university offers 19 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 31%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $4,984.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
64% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
60% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
31% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-22
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 880-1060
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards4k
Students enrolled
71%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
63%
Black
18%
American Indian/Alaska Native
10%
Hispanic
2%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
2%
Unknown
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
71%
Socio-economic diversity
52% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
19
Total Online Enrollment
2,626
Percent of Programs Online
42% On-campus
58% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 67% online
Associate 20% online
Bachelor's 63% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
85%
State Grant Aid
54%
Institution Grant Aid
48%
Pell Grant
52%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$33k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
5English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Long Term Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Long Term Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Long Term Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Long Term Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
12Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
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