Louisiana State University Alexandria: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - Very GoodSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - ExcellentCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Louisiana State University Alexandria is a small four-year, public school with 4,290 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1960 and is one of the 4 schools located in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Academic Offerings

At Louisiana State University Alexandria you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
26
Louisiana State University Alexandria follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 26 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Psychology, Management, and Business. 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 usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Louisiana State University Alexandria is relatively low at 67% (close to Louisiana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Fair
The graduation rate at Louisiana State University Alexandria is low - 49%. Approximately 25% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Louisiana State University Alexandria is pretty decent, 14:1. Find out more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are low, around $5,200 a year. The additional fees at Louisiana State University Alexandria (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $9,600; which comes to $14,800 a year.

Read the details about Louisiana State University Alexandria 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
58%
Doable
According to government data, 2,913 applications were submitted and 1,680 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Louisiana State University Alexandria in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
Louisiana State University Alexandria offers a distance education program.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Louisiana State University Alexandria, 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
B+
Dicey
Louisiana State University Alexandria offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 400 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - roughly $6,300 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Louisiana State University Alexandria. 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 data, Louisiana State University Alexandria appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Louisiana State University Alexandria Location and Address

Postal Address:
Louisiana State University Alexandria
8100 Hwy 71 South
Alexandria, Louisiana
71302-9121, USA
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