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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, also known as LSU or Louisiana State University, is a co-ed university situated in Louisiana. LSU, established in 1860, has its main campus located on 650 acres upland on the river banks of the Mississippi. The campus boasts of over 250 principal buildings. The university has more than 1,000 full-time staff and serves nearly 30,000 students.
The official team of LSU is nicknamed the Fighting Tigers, and LSU Tigers football started in 1893. LSU is the only team to become the winner of two BCS National Championships. The university boasts of renowned alumni like basketball players, Pete Maravich and Shaquille O'Neal; and Democratic Party campaign manager Donna Brazile.
Students at the school often study science, real estate and construction management, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at LSU does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 520 to 635 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 650 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
LSU offers classes to 28,628 students (26,359 full-time equivalent).
The school serves primarily full-time students. Students sports include formal participation in Southeastern Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As the flagship institution of the state, the vision of Louisiana State University is to be a leading research-extensive university, challenging undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development. Designated as both a land grant and sea grant institution, the mission of Louisiana State University is the generation, preservation, dissemination, and application of knowledge and cultivation of the arts. In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to:
* offer a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designated to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;
* employ faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferrable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and
* use its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2750
General Phone: (225) 578-3202
http://www.lsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,442 | general studies, political science, English, history, speech and rhetoric, sociology, anthropology, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Business and Management | 978 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, fashion merchandising, management science, international business, managerial economics |
| Education and Teaching | 619 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, education, early childhood education, music teaching, adult education, secondary teaching, educational administration, ... |
| Science | 560 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences, geology, oceanography, microbiology, ... |
| Engineering | 490 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, engineering science, ... |
| Media | 264 | mass communication, media studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 254 | psychology |
| Law | 201 | law, advanced legal research |
| Family and Social Work | 163 | social work, family and consumer science, public administration |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 146 | construction management |
| Architecture and Planning | 122 | landscape architecture, architecture, interior architecture |
| Fine Arts | 98 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Medicine | 97 | veterinary medicine, veterinary sciences, medical physics |
| Animal Science and Care | 94 | animal science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 90 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 87 | agricultural management, food science, agricultural economics, agriculture |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 82 | environmental science, natural resources management, wildlife management, forest management, forestry, fisheries sciences |
| Music | 79 | music performance, music |
| Mathematics | 70 | mathematics, statistics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 65 | computer science, information science, computer engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 41 | dietitian |
| Religion and Philosophy | 37 | philosophy |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 24 | plant sciences, agronomy, horticultural science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 15 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for LSU in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,600 | 76 |
| Master's degree | 977 | 76 |
| First-professional degree | 274 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 231 | 52 |
| Post-master's certificate | 36 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, LSU had a total enrollment of 28,628 students (26,359 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 82% |
| Texas | 9% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
LSU offers campus housing for 4,940 of its 26,359 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Baton Rouge, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,452 | 8,332 | 73% | 4,596 | 55% |
| Men | 5,304 | 3,813 | 72% | 2,177 | 57% |
| Women | 6,148 | 4,519 | 74% | 2,419 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 635 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 14% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,086 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,800 |
| Room and board | $ 7,238 |
| Room charge | $ 4,330 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,908 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,722 |
Financial Aid:
LSU participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 201000)
LSU has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 745 | 188 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 244 | 130 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 337 | 386 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 55 | $127,808 | 14 | $121,697 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 20 | $90,944 | 11 | $103,568 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 16 | $97,964 | 12 | $96,833 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $51,821 | 10 | $60,841 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 100 | $108,705 | 49 | $96,956 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 311 | $113,203 | 56 | $105,086 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 172 | $82,480 | 85 | $75,670 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 182 | $69,414 | 117 | $64,869 |
| Instructor | academic year | 92 | $45,378 | 138 | $41,721 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $63,305 | 9 | $49,657 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 765 | $87,199 | 405 | $64,471 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southeastern Conference |
| Basketball | Southeastern Conference |
| Baseball | Southeastern Conference |
| Track | Southeastern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 195 | 145 | 340 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Track | 23 | 29 | 52 |
| Baseball | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 103 | 138 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
French Language Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Plant Sciences, General
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Physics
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets LSU Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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