Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University is a public institution in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The listed annual cost before aid is about $51,895. It reports aid for 21.9% of international students.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
Start with the numbers—then investigate the story.
Annual cost of attendance
$51,895Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
21.9%This published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
$13,410An average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
73.995%Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
Not yet confirmedOfficial review still needed. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
901-950 global · QS 2027Universities show only their official QS 2027 global rank.Application plans and deadlines
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Application requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
Fall 2027 policy not yet published; Summer/Fall 2026 was test-optional
- SAT composite
- Not listed
- Math middle 50%
- 560–660
- EBRW middle 50%
- 590–670
- SAT submitted
- 14%
The reviewed official page publishes a test-optional policy for Summer/Fall 2026 but not Fall 2027. Applicants should plan for testing until LSU publishes the new cycle; the prior policy allowed self-reporting with enrollment verification.
Official testing policy ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
English proficiency
Reviewed test routes
- TOEFL
- 79
- IELTS
- 6.5
- Duolingo
- 100
Published automatic-admission minimums are TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, and Duolingo 100. Official exemption routes include specified U.S. study, English-official-country education, SAT EBRW 500, or ACT English 18.
Official English-test guidance ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
Scholarships to check
1 named option
President's Alumni Scholars Award
Full ride+stipendHow to apply: Automatic consideration
Important note: Stamps Scholarship includes $1,100 laptop stipend. Available only to attendees of U.S. high schools and American schools abroad.
Check current eligibility, amount, renewal rules, and deadline on the official scholarship page.Funding evidence to investigate
A funding option worth checking
Stamps Scholarship includes $1,100 laptop stipend. Available only to attendees of U.S. high schools and American schools abroad.
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What this information means
Model the complete four-year cost
A lower listed price can still be unaffordable after exchange-rate changes, travel, insurance, and annual increases. Compare the amount your family can sustain for four years.
Aid prevalence is not aid generosity
21.9% receiving aid shows how common an award was in the reported year, while the average award helps estimate scale. Neither figure explains your likely package or the current policy.
Selectivity needs context
The overall rate does not account for international status, aid need, program demand, or the strength of your preparation. Use it only to balance the list, not to label the college a safety.
Fall 2027 research checklist
Verify these before the college enters your final list.
- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average 19.8°C; January is typically the coldest month and July the warmest.
Campus safety
Review the college's official annual security report and compare definitions, campus size, and reporting years.
Open the federal campus-safety lookup ↗Official sources
Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
Louisiana State University is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The campus setting is city: midsize and it is a XL (20K+) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $46,927 per year, approximately 21% of international students receive financial aid with an average award of $13,410. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 74%. An important note: Stamps Scholarship includes $1,100 laptop stipend. Available only to attendees of U.S. high schools and American schools abroad.