Also known as
- Louisiana State University
- LSU
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
7,901
61.4% Female
38.6% Male
Institution Overview
System
Louisiana State University System
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Midsize
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
7
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
2
Doctoral Research
2
Distance
1
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.38%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.30%
Asian
14.54%
Black or African American
6.39%
Hispanic or Latino
0.11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
56.92%
White
2.47%
Two or more races
2.24%
Unknown
14.64%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
https://www.lsu.edu/admissions/index.php
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$9,132
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$9,132
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
2
Doctor's Degree Research
2
Post Master's Certificate
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,897 | 1,371 | 256 | 270 |
| With faculty status | 1,897 | 1,371 | 256 | 270 |
| Tenured | 808 | 677 | 107 | 24 |
| On tenure track | 334 | 255 | 66 | 13 |
| Not on tenure track | 755 | 439 | 83 | 233 |
| Annual contract | 755 | 439 | 83 | 233 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
Yes
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$9,132
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$9,132
Financial aid office web address
https://www.lsu.edu/financialaid/index.php
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$9,470
Typical Board
$4,826
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $9,132 | $9,132 |
| Full time Fees | $3,895 | $20,830 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $546 | $1,196 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | In-state Tuition | In-state Fees | Out-of-State Tuition | Out-of-State Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $19,750 | $3,945 | $19,750 | $19,385 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $24,128 | $3,293 | $24,128 | $32,393 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
7,901
61.4% Female
38.6% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.38%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.30%
Asian
14.54%
Black or African American
6.39%
Hispanic or Latino
0.11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
56.92%
White
2.47%
Two or more races
2.24%
Unknown
14.64%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 15 | 15 |
| Asian | 84 | 98 |
| Black Or African American | 324 | 825 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 198 | 307 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 4 | 5 |
| Non-resident Alien | 648 | 509 |
| White | 1,665 | 2,832 |
| Two Or More Races | 56 | 139 |
| Unknown | 55 | 122 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
1,626
35.7% Male
64.3% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
299
49.5% Male
50.5% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
289
36.0% Male
64.0% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
79
70.9% Male
29.1% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
303
35.6% Male
64.4% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
156 Thomas Boyd Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2750
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2750
Phone
225-578-3202
Fax
Email
