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Louisiana State University at Alexandria

Louisiana State University at Alexandria

Alexandria, LA · Rural · 5,632 students
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$7,065
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
35%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$42,205
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
92%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) is a regional undergraduate institution within the LSU System, best known for providing accessible, career-focused education with premier programs in nursing and allied health, business administration, and elementary education. The campus culture is close-knit and supportive, characterized by small class sizes, direct faculty mentorship, and school spirit channeled through the NAIA Generals athletic teams. Distinctively, LSUA stands out as one of the most affordable four-year universities in the state, pairing its traditional campus in central Louisiana with a rapidly growing roster of flexible, high-demand online degree programs.

Wikipedia:Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a public college in Alexandria, Louisiana. It is Louisiana's singular undergraduate-only public institution and it offers undergraduate degrees in numerous disciplines. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. As of Fall 2025, LSUA had an enrollment of 7,684 students which is recorded as the highest in the university's history. The institution is located eight miles south of downtown Alexandria.

Location
Alexandria, LA, 71302-9121 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
152 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,050$14,650
Housing & food (on campus)$9,598$9,598
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$15,550$23,150 est.
Average net price$7,065Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$14,650
In-state: $7,050
Housing & food (on campus)$9,598
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$23,150 est.
In-state: $15,550
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $7,065
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$5,008
$30–48k
$5,075
$48–75k
$7,524
$75–110k
$10,794
$110k+
$11,941
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
35%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
24%
Back for yr 2
70%
Transferred
28%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
30% graduated · 31% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 37% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$37,284
10 yrs after entry$42,205
Debt
Median at graduation$19,000
Monthly payment$201
Middle 50% owe$4k–$17.3k
90th percentile$29,911
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
92%
Test policy
Required
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1022
R 490–610 · M 480–610
ACT midpoint
20
Comp 17–22 · E 18–24 · M 16–21
SAT middle 50%: 970–1220
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Student Body
Gender
Men 27%Women 73%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
33 : 1
Pell grant
35%
First-gen
45%
Family income
$32,073
Independent
38%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
38%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
1%
Black
22%
Asian
2%
Two or more
13%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$37,284
After 10 yrs
$42,205
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities110
Psychology, General107
Accounting and Related Services83
Business Administration, Management and Operations72
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing59
Mathematics37
Criminal Justice and Corrections35
English Language and Literature, General32
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other25
Biology, General20
Communication and Media Studies13
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions11
History9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness7
Chemistry5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$26M
Full-time faculty
60%
Faculty salary
$7,220/mo
Teaching spend
$5,430
per student
Federal loans
36%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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