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Louisiana State University at Alexandria

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Alexandria, LA

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Louisiana State University at Alexandria is a public mid-sized school in Alexandria, LA, enrolling about 5,632 undergraduates. Louisiana State University at Alexandria is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 92%. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $87,651/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate92%
SAT range970–1220
ACT range17–22
Undergrads5,632
Yield (admits who enroll)25%
Next deadlineAug 1, 2027 (RD)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$15,550
4-year grad rate35%
Median earnings, 10yr out$42,205

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans36%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out63%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$49,772/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$87,651/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$52,560/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$47,171/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$44,069/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity390
Typical room charge$6,299
Typical board charge$3,299

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Louisiana State University at Alexandria's acceptance rate?

Louisiana State University at Alexandria in Alexandria, LA admits approximately 92% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Louisiana State University at Alexandria?

Admitted students at Louisiana State University at Alexandria typically score between 970–1220 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Louisiana State University at Alexandria?

Admitted students at Louisiana State University at Alexandria typically score between 17–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Louisiana State University at Alexandria cost?

Louisiana State University at Alexandria's total cost of attendance is reported at $15,550 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Louisiana State University at Alexandria?

Louisiana State University at Alexandria's earliest deadline is Aug 1, 2027 (RD), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Louisiana State University at Alexandria require students to live on campus?

No -- Louisiana State University at Alexandria doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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