Louisiana State University Alexandria Alexandria, LA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Web Site www.lsua.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 2,407 Women 1,675 (69.6%) Men 732 (30.4%) Graduate Students 23 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 61% of 991 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.12 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 19-23 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay Extracurricular Activities MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,158 Out-of-state: $13,150 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 85 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 16% of classes 10-19 students: 26% of classes 20-29 students: 39% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Alexandria Population 47,732 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 49.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 2.7% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 1.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.3% Asian 17.9% Black/African-American 2.8% Hispanic/Latino 1.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 74.3% White 0.5% Unknown 0.1% from 7 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required August 15 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 8100 Highway 71 South City, State, Zip Alexandria, LA 71302-9121 Phone (318) 473-6417 Fax (318) 473-6418 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@lsua.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $20 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Not available Rolling No set date No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Electronic Application Available Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA Standardized Tests Class Rank Recommendations Essay Interview Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity Work Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 61% of 991 applicants were admitted 237 admitted students enrolled 134 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.12 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 19-23 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 0% Score of 24-29 14% Score of 18-23 82% Score of 12-17 4% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,158 Out-of-state: $13,150 Room and Board Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses $2,721 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail financialaid@lsua.edu Application Deadline Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 002011 Free Institution's own form PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $1,226
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General History, General Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Liberal arts/general studies, Psychology None Not offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 85 Part-Time Faculty 51 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 16% of classes 10-19 students: 26% of classes 20-29 students: 39% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 166,340 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 325 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Alexandria Population 47,732 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Temperature Rain Small city 3,114 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Married student apartments, single student apartments Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Not available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports baseball, softball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations choral groups, drama theatre, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 2,407 Women 1,675 (69.6%) Men 732 (30.4%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,196 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 26 All Graduate Students 23 Yes 1.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.3% Asian 17.9% Black/African-American 2.8% Hispanic/Latino 1.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 74.3% White 0.5% Unknown 0.1% from 7 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 49.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 2.7% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 10.8% Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015