B
Good
Score: 65/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
82/100 · earnings-weighted

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

4-Year Public
📍 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College campus, Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College campus, Baton Rouge, LA. Photo: Stuart Adams, stuadams.com, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
81/100
Affordability
C
52/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
B+
79/100
Prestige
C+
57/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

39,418
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
74%
Acceptance Rate
$21,808
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ▼

12% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (70803) has no residential market, so these figures average 2 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (70802, 70808).

Avg Home Value
$220,533
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,353
1-Year Change
+9.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$61,251
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$49,218
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,500
Median debt at graduation
68.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,285
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
26.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 86th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (LA wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Chemical Engineering$74,786$114,226+16%#7 of 158#2$20,500
Computer Engineering$78,915$106,897-2%#90 of 189#30—
Petroleum Engineering$56,605$103,421-1%#9 of 19#5$24,211
Mechanical Engineering$75,311$99,975+9%#39 of 318#4$18,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$77,238$97,208-3%#154 of 258#31$20,218
Finance and Financial Management Services$54,408$95,302+14%#79 of 452#28$18,500
Industrial Engineering$65,285$94,748-4%#59 of 94#15$21,500
Construction Management$66,934$91,660-4%#37 of 57#8$23,037
Computer Science$58,697$89,307-17%#247 of 349#154$19,989
Civil Engineering$67,552$85,627-1%#110 of 233#7$21,312
Accounting and Related Services$56,910$82,617+8%#225 of 796#80$19,500
Business/Managerial Economics$42,491$81,799+5%#37 of 84#15$20,500
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$59,150$80,498-7%#70 of 126#43$21,500
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering$59,237$80,129-1%#29 of 46#4$23,718
Architecture$42,400$69,029+3%#32 of 78#7$26,500
Landscape Architecture$60,668$68,140+3%#8 of 19#2—
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$42,218$67,493+12%#31 of 138#8$19,500
Political Science and Government$30,771$67,007+6%#162 of 565#50$19,500
Geography and Cartography—$66,168+14%#26 of 117#3—
International Business$49,890$65,326-11%#88 of 115#54$17,625
Business Administration, Management and Operations$41,232$64,590-5%#599 of 1176#247$19,500
Mathematics$44,136$64,121-8%#219 of 309#115$15,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$24,882$61,045+19%#38 of 345#10$21,875
Marketing$40,219$60,408-13%#385 of 516#216$21,364
Interior Architecture$44,511$58,518-3%#13 of 17#5$17,750
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$31,956$56,413+3%#199 of 610#72$21,962
Biology$22,742$56,019-2%#490 of 841#195$20,418
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$18,575$55,630-6%#154 of 215#56$19,500
Communication and Media Studies$38,426$55,245-2%#299 of 660#83$21,500
Nutrition Sciences$26,117$55,159-8%#43 of 53#12$24,250
Sociology$27,846$54,442+3%#178 of 462#39$21,475
Psychology$23,859$51,675+2%#419 of 1027#92$20,500
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics—$51,592-6%#163 of 225#71$21,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,957$51,577+9%#182 of 680#28$21,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$29,539$50,422+4%#60 of 172#10$24,250
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy$32,516$50,173-11%#23 of 29#10$23,253
Philosophy$20,222$50,016-8%#63 of 86#35$18,375
International/Globalization Studies—$49,540-17%#67 of 87#41$21,500
English Language and Literature$24,355$49,464+2%#266 of 576#71$21,250
Apparel and Textiles$26,004$48,603-16%#46 of 57#37$20,500
History$32,999$48,454-4%#285 of 459#102$18,562
Music—$47,521+11%#83 of 268#23$19,455
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$34,296$47,176-15%#176 of 207#112$21,130
Anthropology$21,787$44,738-4%#104 of 188#31$15,897
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$44,717————$21,492
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$24,879$43,964-17%#396 of 476#300$19,575
Animal Sciences$29,793$43,797-12%#64 of 78#32$22,750
Fine and Studio Arts$23,348$43,364+5%#161 of 423#48$19,666
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences—$38,968-20%#44 of 49#37—
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$20,290$38,317-4%#164 of 255#68$21,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Human Resources Development
of 17 schools
#6
Construction Management, General
of 53 schools
#8
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
of 72 schools
#12
Library and Information Science
of 54 schools
#20
Mass Communication/Media Studies
of 94 schools
#24
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $8,038 $8,038
Room $9,470
Board $4,826
Total Cost (On-Campus) $35,218 $51,895

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
33%
Receive Pell Grants
39%
Take Out Loans
$21,808
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$14,035
$30,001 - $48,000$17,014
$48,001 - $75,000$21,261
$75,001 - $110,000$25,140
$110,001+$26,244

Student Demographics

39,418
Total Students
57%
Women
84%
Traditional Age (18-24)
12%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Hispanic 9%
Black 18%
Asian 4%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 82%
Off-Campus (Renters) 12%
With Family 6%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~4,809 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 51%
Hybrid (Some Online) 38%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 84%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has an acceptance rate of 74%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?
Tuition at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $8,038 for in-state students and $8,038 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $21,808.
What is the graduation rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?
The graduation rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College a good school?
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has a Repit College Score of 65/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has a total enrollment of 39,418 students. Most students (84%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?
Yes! Approximately 12% of students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 4,809 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology