Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public four-year school in Baton Rouge, LA, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1860[1]. It has about 30,594 undergraduates[4].
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard- 1860Founded
- 2026Today
Academics
Costs
What a year at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students and for in-state students[2].
Where the money goes
$16,676 more a year than an in-state student, all of it tuition[2]
In-state figures are for U.S. residents, 2026-27. They are not what an international student pays.
Help paying, for students from abroad
As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.
Housing and food
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in
When to apply
Your application checklist
Scores in detail
What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test
SAT and ACT
You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
Extra steps for students from abroad
How many get in
Living in Baton Rouge
Clubs, sports and activities
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.