Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeAdmissions

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large four-year, public school with 37,350 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1860 and is one of the 16 schools located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Academic Offerings

At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College you can earn your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
133
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 133 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Engineering, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College student retention rate is high at 84% (well above Louisiana average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The graduation rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is average - 68%.

Student to faculty ratio at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is reasonable: 22:1. Read more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are relatevely low, $8,100 a year. The additional fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College beyond tuition are nearly $20,600; which comes to $28,700 a year.

Read the details about Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
76%
Doable
According to government data, 38,853 applications were submitted and 29,419 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

This college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,100
High
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 8,900 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is high - around $9,100 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
156 Thomas Boyd Hall
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
70803-2750, USA
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Location Map - Street View
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Location Map - City View

Alternatives to Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Tulane University of LouisianaTulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA
Tulane University of Louisiana Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Excellent student retention rate. Tuition: $59k. Above average on-campus housing. About 14,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong medical, biology, and accounting and finance programs. SAT 1420, ACT 32 to enroll.

University of Louisiana at LafayetteUniversity of Louisiana at LafayetteLafayette, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $19k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Approximately 15,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong management, business, and nursing programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 23 to enroll.

University of New OrleansUniversity of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA
University of New Orleans Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $11k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Roughly 7,200 students. Dangerous campus. Offers strong management, business, and accounting and finance programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 21 to enroll.

Southeastern Louisiana UniversitySoutheastern Louisiana UniversityHammond, LA
Southeastern Louisiana University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $18k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Roughly 13,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for offering management, business, and education programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 21 to enroll.

Nicholls State UniversityNicholls State UniversityThibodaux, LA
Nicholls State University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $6k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 5,900 students. Unsafe campus. Known for nursing, general studies, and business programs. SAT 990, ACT 22 to enroll.

Southern University and A & M CollegeSouthern University and A & M CollegeBaton Rouge, LA
Southern University and A & M College Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $5k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Approximately 8,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong law, nursing, and criminal justice programs. ROTC programs. SAT 910, ACT 17 to enroll.

Loyola University New OrleansLoyola University New OrleansNew Orleans, LA
Loyola University New Orleans Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $43k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Over 4,400 students. Dangerous campus. Known for law, psychology, and music programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 24 to enroll.

Xavier University of LouisianaXavier University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA
Xavier University of Louisiana Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $24k. On-campus housing option. Approximately 3,500 students. Unsafe campus. Offers strong pharmacy, biology, and medical programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1050, ACT 23 to enroll.

Louisiana State University AlexandriaLouisiana State University AlexandriaAlexandria, LA
Louisiana State University Alexandria Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $5k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. More than 4,300 students. Safe campus. Strong emphasis on general studies, nursing, and psychology programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 960, ACT 20 to enroll.

Southern University at New OrleansSouthern University at New OrleansNew Orleans, LA
Southern University at New Orleans Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $13k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Over 2,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Strong social work, criminal justice, and education programs. ROTC programs. SAT 730, ACT 17 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Baton Rouge General School of RadiologyBaton Rouge General School of RadiologyBaton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge General School of Radiology Rating
Tuition: $13k. Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Has strong presence in nursing program.

Baton Rouge Community CollegeBaton Rouge Community CollegeBaton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $3k. Around 9,300 students. Safe campus. Has strong general studies, nursing, and business programs.

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady UniversityFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady UniversityBaton Rouge, LA
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $14k. About 1,300 students. Safe campus. Has strong nursing, medical, and physical therapy programs. ROTC programs are offered. Affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. ACT 22 to enroll.

Delta College of Arts & TechnologyDelta College of Arts & TechnologyBaton Rouge, LA
Delta College of Arts & Technology Rating
Associate's degrees. More than 400 students. Safe campus. Concentration on nursing program.

Ray J's College of HairRay J's College of HairBaton Rouge, LA
Ray J's College of Hair Rating
More than 100 students. Safe campus.

Richport Technical CollegeRichport Technical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA
Richport Technical College Rating
Great retention rate. More than 100 students.

Louisiana Culinary InstituteLouisiana Culinary InstituteBaton Rouge, LA
Louisiana Culinary Institute Rating
Associate's degrees. Excellent retention rate. Tuition: $16k. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

Unitech Training Academy Baton RougeUnitech Training Academy Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA
Unitech Training Academy Baton Rouge Rating
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Known for laboratory assistance program.


Remington College Baton RougeRemington College Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA
Remington College Baton Rouge Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $15k. Over 200 students. Safe campus.


ITI Technical CollegeITI Technical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA
ITI Technical College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $12k. About 600 students. Safe campus. Well known for industrial technologies, electrical and electronics, and HVAC programs.

Moore Career CollegeMoore Career CollegeBaton Rouge, LA
Moore Career College Rating
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

Fortis College Baton RougeFortis College Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA
Fortis College Baton Rouge Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $16k. More than 400 students. Safe campus. Emphasis on medical assistant and HVAC programs.


River Parishes Community CollegeRiver Parishes Community CollegeGonzales, LA
River Parishes Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $3k. Roughly 2,400 students. Safe campus. Emphasis on general studies, industrial technologies, and nursing programs.

Compass Career CollegeCompass Career CollegeHammond, LA
Compass Career College Rating
More than 200 students. Safe campus.

J's Barber CollegeJ's Barber CollegeNew Iberia, LA
J's Barber College Rating
Around 100 students. Safe campus.

Infinity CollegeInfinity CollegeLafayette, LA
Infinity College Rating
Associate's degrees. Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Specializes in medical assistant and pharmacy programs.

Blue Cliff College LafayetteBlue Cliff College LafayetteLafayette, LA
Blue Cliff College Lafayette Rating
Tuition: $14k. More than 300 students. Safe campus. Best known for offering medical assistant program.

Quick College Search

Click to Search Colleges
search by college name, city, or state

Similar Programs in Louisiana

Accounting and Finance
Read about 29 accounting and finance schools and colleges in New Orleans, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Monroe, Alexandria, Metairie, and 14 more cities. Approximately 2,000 accounting and finance diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for accounting and finance programs in LA is around $23,100.

Agriculture
We list 10 agriculture schools and colleges in Baton Rouge, Monroe, Eunice, Schriever, Ruston, Lake Charles, and New Orleans. Approximately 400 agriculture diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for agriculture programs in LA - $8,800.

Architecture
Read about 5 architecture schools and colleges in New Orleans, Ruston, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette. About 300 architecture diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for architecture programs in LA is about $27,400.

Art
Read about 19 art schools and colleges in New Orleans, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Ruston, Natchitoches, Lafayette, and 8 more cities. Approximately 500 art diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for art programs in LA: $19,000.

Biology
Get the details about 25 biology schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, and 10 other cities. Approximately 2,400 biology diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for biology programs in LA - $24,300.

Business
We list 36 business schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Lafayette, and 15 more cities. Approximately 7,100 business degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for business programs in LA is approximately $12,100.

Chemistry
Learn about 22 chemistry schools and colleges in New Orleans, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Lafayette, Eunice, and 10 other cities. About 700 chemistry degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for chemistry programs in LA is approximately $18,100.

Communication and Journalism
We list 18 communication and journalism schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, and 10 other cities. Around 1,100 communication and journalism degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for communication and journalism programs in LA is roughly $22,100.

Computer Science
Our listing contains 40 computer science schools and colleges in New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Alexandria, Lake Charles, and 17 more cities. Around 1,400 computer science degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for computer science programs in LA is around $14,300.

Construction
Get the details about 15 construction schools and colleges in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Monroe, Bossier City, Lafayette, Ruston, Minden, and 7 more cities. About 700 construction diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for construction programs in LA is about $14,300.

Criminal Justice
We reviewed 29 criminal justice schools and colleges in New Orleans, Monroe, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Shreveport, Lacombe, and 14 more cities. About 1,300 criminal justice diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for criminal justice programs in LA - $12,400.

Economics
Get the details about 10 economics schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Ruston, Lafayette, Pineville, Grambling, and Shreveport. Approximately 400 economics degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for economics programs in LA is about $43,300.

Education
Our directory contains 28 education schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, and 13 other cities. About 3,100 education degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for education programs in LA: $12,200.

Engineering
We list 25 engineering schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Thibodaux, Grambling, and 14 other cities. Around 2,100 engineering diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for engineering programs in LA: $12,900.

English and Literature
Our listing contains 21 English and literature schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, and 10 more cities. About 600 English and literature degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for English and literature programs in LA is about $20,100.

Ethnic and Cultural Studies
Get the details about 3 ethnic and cultural studies schools and colleges in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lafayette. Approximately 100 ethnic and cultural studies diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for ethnic and cultural studies programs in LA - $54,500.

Fashion
Our listing contains 2 fashion schools and colleges in Baton Rouge and Ruston. About 100 fashion diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for fashion programs in LA: $8,600.

Film and Acting
Read about 5 film and acting schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette. About 100 film and acting degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for film and acting programs in LA is roughly $23,100.

Foreign Languages
Our listing contains 14 foreign languages schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Pineville, Lafayette, Hammond, Ruston, and Monroe. About 200 foreign languages diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for foreign languages programs in LA: $28,000.

General Studies
Get the details about 34 general studies schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Monroe, Lafayette, and 17 other cities. About 6,400 general studies diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for general studies programs in LA - $7,000.

Geography
Our listing contains 4 geography schools and colleges in Ruston, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Chalmette. Approximately 100 geography degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for geography programs in LA - $8,100.

Geology
Our directory contains 6 geology schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, and Schriever. About 100 geology degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for geology programs in LA is roughly $22,900.

History
We reviewed 19 history schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, and 10 other cities. About 400 history degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for history programs in LA is around $21,000.

Interior Design
Our directory contains 3 interior design schools and colleges in Baton Rouge, Ruston, and Lafayette. Approximately 100 interior design diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for interior design programs in LA is about $12,800.

Law
Get the details about 6 law schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Pineville. Around 1,000 law diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for law programs in LA: $31,100.

Library and Museum
Read about 7 library and museum schools and colleges in Natchitoches, Baton Rouge, Ruston, Monroe, New Orleans, Lake Charles, and Shreveport. Approximately 200 library and museum diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for library and museum programs in LA: $8,700.

Management
Learn about 34 management schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Lake Charles, and 14 other cities. About 7,300 management diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for management programs in LA is about $12,600.

Marketing and Advertising
Get the details about 18 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, Ruston, Monroe, Hammond, and 8 other cities. About 900 marketing and advertising diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for marketing and advertising programs in LA is about $22,800.

Mathematics
We reviewed 20 mathematics schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, and 10 other cities. Approximately 400 mathematics diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for mathematics programs in LA: $34,200.

Medical
We reviewed 40 medical schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria, Lake Charles, and 15 other cities. Approximately 4,100 medical diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for medical programs in LA is roughly $21,700.

Meteorology
We reviewed 2 meteorology schools and colleges in Baton Rouge and Monroe. Approximately 100 meteorology diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for meteorology programs in LA is roughly $17,900.

Music
Read about 18 music schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, Natchitoches, Lafayette, and 10 other cities. About 500 music degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for music programs in LA is approximately $21,300.

Natural Resources and Environment
Learn about 13 natural resources and environment schools and colleges in New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Ruston, Thibodaux, Hammond, Schriever, Lake Charles, and Bossier City. Around 600 natural resources and environment diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for natural resources and environment programs in LA is around $18,200.

Occupational Therapy
Get the details about 19 occupational therapy schools and colleges in New Orleans, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Natchitoches, Lake Charles, Bossier City, and 10 more cities. Approximately 900 occupational therapy degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for occupational therapy programs in LA is approximately $15,900.

Philosophy
Our listing contains 8 philosophy schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Saint Benedict, and Shreveport. About 200 philosophy diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for philosophy programs in LA: $36,000.

Photography
Get the details about 3 photography schools and colleges in Baton Rouge, Ruston, and New Orleans. About 100 photography diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for photography programs in LA is about $8,100.

Physics
Our directory contains 10 physics schools and colleges in New Orleans, Natchitoches, Baton Rouge, Ruston, Lafayette, and Hammond. Around 200 physics diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for physics programs in LA is roughly $22,800.

Political Science
Our listing contains 16 political science schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe, Hammond, Ruston, Lake Charles, and 7 other cities. About 700 political science degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for political science programs in LA is approximately $30,200.

Psychology
We list 26 psychology schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, and 10 other cities. About 2,400 psychology diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for psychology programs in LA is about $20,200.

Social Work
Our directory contains 14 social work schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Natchitoches, Grambling, Pineville, Monroe, Hammond, and Shreveport. About 1,300 social work diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for social work programs in LA: $19,200.

Sociology and Anthropology
Our listing contains 17 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Hammond, Ruston, Lake Charles, Grambling, and 7 more cities. About 700 sociology and anthropology degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for sociology and anthropology programs in LA is about $25,900.

Theater and Drama
Read about 14 theater and drama schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Hammond, Natchitoches, Bossier City, Pineville, and Lafayette. Approximately 300 theater and drama diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for theater and drama programs in LA: $16,300.

Urban Development
Get the details about 7 urban development schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Ruston, and Lafayette. Around 200 urban development diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for urban development programs in LA is roughly $21,800.

Veterinary
Read about 7 veterinary schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Natchitoches, and Lacombe. Around 200 veterinary degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for veterinary programs in LA is roughly $7,900.

Work and Family Studies
We list 21 work and family studies schools and colleges in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Alexandria, Lafayette, Grambling, Schriever, Bossier City, and 13 other cities. About 600 work and family studies degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for work and family studies programs in LA is roughly $11,700.