Louisiana State University, also known as LSU, is a public, coeducational, Level l Research university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. It was established in the year 1964 to provide higher education to students of southwest Louisiana. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. LSU is organized into several academic divisions. Some of them are:
The sports teams of Louisiana State University participate in softball, basketball, and baseball. LSU sponsors both men’s and women’s basketball teams which are nicknamed the Tigers.
LSU Eunice is located in Eunice, LA (a rural area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by LSU Eunice is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration.
LSU Eunice is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
LSU Eunice had 2,864 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. LSU Eunice offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana State University Eunice
2048 Johnson Hwy
Eunice, LA 70535
General Phone: (337) 457-7311
http://www.lsue.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 66 | liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 54 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, forensic science, fire protection |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 52 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 32 | radiographer, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Business and Management | 30 | business management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | data processing tech |
| Office and Administration | 9 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | child care provider |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | quality and safety tech |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical records tech, medical records admin |
Number of programs and degrees for LSU Eunice in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 252 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, LSU Eunice had a total enrollment of 2,864 students (2,007 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Eunice, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 10 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,372 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,372 |
| Room and board | $ 7,814 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,166 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,720 |
Financial Aid:
LSU Eunice participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 201200)
LSU Eunice has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 11 |
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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $72,783 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $61,686 | 4 | $67,631 |
*: 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 | 11 | $59,431 | 5 | $59,895 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $52,984 | 3 | $51,340 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $39,857 | 11 | $44,794 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $36,530 | 10 | $42,620 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $47,161 | 29 | $47,325 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 | 32 | 55 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Basketball | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 20 | 20 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection, Other
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets LSU Eunice Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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