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Louisiana State University-Alexandria

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Rating

Public

Type

3,940

Students

$4,984

Tuition

56%

Acceptance

#2341

Ranking

Fringe Rural

Campus Setting

Alexandria, LA

8100 Hwy 71 South, Alexandria, LA 71302-9121

Louisiana State University-Alexandria is a small public associates college located in Alexandria, LA ranked 33rd in Louisiana. It has a total of 3,940 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 56.28% of applicants. Louisiana State University-Alexandria offers 30 different majors and is best known for its General Studies, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Mathematics programs (respectively ranked 4th, 6th, and 11th in Louisiana). With an annual tuition of $4,895 for students from Louisiana and $4,984 for those from out-of-state, Louisiana State University-Alexandria is quite affordable. 27.2% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, entering the workforce. Open graduating, alumni go on to make around $33,700 per year, which is 19% below the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$14,024
Above Average

Louisiana State University-Alexandria

$14,024

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$26,526

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$20,777

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

56%Acceptance
Average

Louisiana State University-Alexandria

56%

National

69%
Sat

940 - 1050

8% of students submit

Admissions Yield

31%

ACT

16 - 22

92% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$20

Students

3,940Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

89%

Part-Time

11%
Male

30%

In-state

83%

Female

70%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

34%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
21% Business Administration and Management, General19% General Studies16% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse44% Others

21% Business Administration and Management, General

19% General Studies

16% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

44% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

21%

80 Graduates

General Studies

19%

74 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

16%

63 Graduates

Psychology, General

11%

44 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

9%

36 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

4%

15 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

4%

15 Graduates

History, General

3%

11 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

3%

10 Graduates

Academics

C-
Professors
StudentsProfessors16:116:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

16

Number of Library Books

101,025

Academic Spend per Student

$5,355

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

58%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$30,000/Year

Louisiana State University-Alexandria

$30,000

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$30,000

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$33,700

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

27%