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Colleges / Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate76%

LSU Student Life

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Student Activities

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has several thriving intramural athletics. In fact, more students participate in the intramural athletics than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College include student political organizations, student professional organizations, religious organizations and cultural organizations.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College students' favorite campus events are Fall Fest, Student Disability Week and Homecoming Week activities.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Housing

This table offers information on housing at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 30%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 9,673
Number of Students Living On-Campus 9,039
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College students live off campus. In 2023, 30% of undergrads at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 70% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. There are 9,673 spots available in on-campus housing for all 30,952 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 9,039 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Athletics

At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball Club Teams NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cheerleading NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis Club Teams Club Teams NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running Club Teams Club Teams Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Safety at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The LSU campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

LSU offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, take Interstate 10 to Baton Rouge, LA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Baton Rouge Metropolitan airport.

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Keep Reading About Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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LSU Students

55%

Women

45%

Men

86%

Full Time

14%

Part Time

72%

In State

28%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

63%

17%

9%

5%

3%

1%

1%

1%

0.09%

Undergraduate Students

30,952

Graduate Students

6,398

Non-Resident / International Students

409

LSU Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

37,350

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

76%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,956

Out-of-State

$28,597

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Apr 15
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