Public Institution
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Louisiana State University's main campus occupies 650 acres on the Mississippi River. Its 250 buildings are built in the style of Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. As the state's flagship university, LSU offers a comprehensive range of programs with a strong emphasis on research. The university is known for its passionate sports culture and its live tiger mascot, Mike.
Programs
44
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,735
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
52/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$11,954
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $28,631/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. LSU's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 26% of students receive Pell Grants; 30% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $14,035 | $56,140 |
| $30K – $48K | $17,014 | $68,056 |
| $48K – $75K | $21,261 | $85,044 |
| $75K – $110K | $25,140 | $100,560 |
| $110K+ | $26,244 | $104,976 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $11,954 | $47,816 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at LSU
44 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.