Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSU of Alexandria or LSUA, formerly Louisiana State University at Alexandria) is a public college in Alexandria, Louisiana. It is Louisiana's singular undergraduate-only public institution and it offers undergraduate degrees in numerous disciplines. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. As of Fall 2025, LSUA had an enrollment of 7,684 students which is recorded as the highest in the university's history. The institution is located eight miles south of downtown Alexandria.
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92%
Acceptance
$7,065
Net price
5,632
Enrollment
34%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
92%
Acceptance rate
1,022
SAT average
20
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$7,065
Average net price
$7,050
In-state tuition
$14,650
Out-of-state tuition
$9,598
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$15,550
Total cost of attendance
35%
Students receiving Pell grants
36%
Students with federal loans
$19,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$42,205
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$37,284
Median earnings (6 yrs)
34%
Graduation rate
70%
Retention rate
69%
Earn more than a HS grad
$5,430
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
5,632
Total enrollment
38%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
45%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Louisiana State University at Alexandria FAQ
Is Louisiana State University at Alexandria a public or private school?
Louisiana State University at Alexandria is a public institution located in Alexandria, LA.
What is the acceptance rate at Louisiana State University at Alexandria?
Louisiana State University at Alexandria has an acceptance rate of 92%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Louisiana State University at Alexandria cost?
The average annual net price at Louisiana State University at Alexandria is $7,065 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,050 in-state and $14,650 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Louisiana State University at Alexandria?
About 34% of students at Louisiana State University at Alexandria complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Louisiana State University at Alexandria graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Louisiana State University at Alexandria students earn a median of $42,205 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Louisiana State University at Alexandria?
Admitted students at Louisiana State University at Alexandria have an average SAT score of 1,022 and an ACT midpoint of 20. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Louisiana State University at Alexandria?
Louisiana State University at Alexandria enrolls about 5,632 students.
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