C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W
Louisiana State University Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
Web Site www.lsua.edu/
Institution Type Public
Coeducational Yes
Undergraduate Students 2,407
Women 1,675 (69.6%)
Men 732 (30.4%)
Graduate Students 23
ADMISSION
Entrance Difficulty Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate 61% of 991 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission
Deadline Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA 3.12
SAT Math Not reported
SAT Critical Reading Not reported
SAT Writing Not reported
ACT Composite 19-23 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay
Extracurricular Activities
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance Not available
Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,158
Out-of-state: $13,150
Room and Board Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met Not reported
Average Freshman Award Not reported
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates Not reported
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 85
Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 16% of classes
10-19 students: 26% of classes 20-29 students: 39% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Alexandria Population 47,732
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students in College Housing
Athletic Conferences National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Mascot Sororities Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 1.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.3% Asian
17.9% Black/African-American 2.8% Hispanic/Latino
1.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 74.3% White
0.5% Unknown
International Students 0.1% from 7 countries
First-Year Students Returning 49.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years 2.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported
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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended
Units
English 4
Mathematics 3
Science 3
Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History
Academic Electives
Examinations
Exam Scores Due in
Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required August 15
SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay SAT: Not used
ACT: Not used
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Address 8100 Highway 71 South
City, State, Zip Alexandria, LA 71302-9121
Phone (318) 473-6417
Fax (318) 473-6418
E-mail admissions@lsua.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision
Notification
Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
Application Dates and Fees
Regular AdmissionDeadline Rolling
Application Fee $20
Application Fee Waiver Not available Regular Admission
Notification Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission No set date
Waiting List Used No
Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted
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Application Form
Common Application Not accepted Universal College
Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Available
Other Application Requirements
Interview Not required
Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other
Financial Need Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA
Standardized Tests Class Rank
Recommendations Essay
Interview
Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work
Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency
Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity
Work Experience
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate 61% of 991 applicants were admitted
Women Not reported
Men Not reported
Students Enrolled Not reported
Women 237 admitted students enrolled
Men 134 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math Not reported
Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported SAT Critical Reading Not reported Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported
SAT Writing Not reported
Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA 3.12
3.75 and Above Not reported
3.50 - 3.74 Not reported
3.25 - 3.49 Not reported
3.00 - 3.24 Not reported
2.50 - 2.99 Not reported
2.00 - 2.49 Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite 19-23 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36 0%
Score of 24 - 29 14%
Score of 18 - 23 82%
Score of 12 - 17 4%
Score of 6 - 11 0%
Score of 5 or Below 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class RankNational Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported
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TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,158
Out-of-state: $13,150 Room and Board Not reported
Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses $2,721
Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
E-mail financialaid@lsua.edu
Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Not reported
Application Process
Application DeadlineAward Notification On a rolling basis beginning March 1
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid Not reported
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002011 Free
Institution's own form
PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported Average Award Not reported Need-Based Gift Not reported Need-Based
Self-Help Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported Merit-Based Gift Not reported
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported Average Award Not reported Need-Based Gift Not reported Need-Based
Self-Help Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported Merit-Based Gift Not reported
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PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Not reported
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans State Loans Other LoansScholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based
Available Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported Creative Arts/
Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas Not reported Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported Special Characteristics
Award Areas Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported
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Employment
Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available Average Earnings from
On-Campus Employment
$1,226
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S
Academic Calendar System Semester
Summer Session Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical
Technology/Technologist Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Most Popular Disciplines Business/marketing, Liberal arts/general studies, Psychology Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None
Special Programs
Study Abroad Not offered
Online Degrees No online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Computer Required
Foreign Language Not required
Math/Science Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing Available through AP examinations
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty 85
Part-Time Faculty 51
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Not reported
Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 16% of classes
10-19 students: 26% of classes 20-29 students: 39% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size Not reported
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus Yes
Holdings 166,340
Computing
Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus 325
Internet/E-mail Access Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction Offered
Tutoring Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students Wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reportedMaster's Programs of Study
Not reported
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reportedDoctoral Programs of Study
Not reported
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LOCATION AND SETTING
Alexandria Population 47,732 Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Environment Small city
Campus Size 3,114 acres
Weather
Temperature RainGetting Around
Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train StationHOUSING
College Housing College offers housing to students
Types of Housing Married student apartments, single student apartments
Students in College Housing
Housing Requirements Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available
24-Hour Security Patrols Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Not available Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service Not offered
Personal Counseling Offered
Child Care Offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Mascot
School Colors
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
SportWOMEN MEN
Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports baseball, softball
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations choral groups, drama theatre, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook Sororities
Fraternities ROTC
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational Yes
All Undergraduates 2,407
Women 1,675 (69.6%)
Men 732 (30.4%)
Full-Time Undergraduates 1,196
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 1.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.3% Asian
17.9% Black/African-American 2.8% Hispanic/Latino
1.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 74.3% White
0.5% Unknown
International Students 0.1% from 7 countries
Average Age 26
All Graduate Students 23
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning 49.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years 2.7%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years 10.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years Not reported
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported
Average Starting Salary Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported
Disciplines Pursued Not reported
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