Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
93% admitted · $12,842/yr after aid
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · Public · Fringe rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 92%
- Open
- Average net price
- $12,105
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 29%
- Median earnings
- $46,481
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Louisiana State University at Alexandria is a public college in Alexandria, LA with 5,632 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants, and admitted students average 1022 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,105 per year ($12,907 for families earning under $30,000). 29% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $46,481 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 92%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 706
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 654
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 74%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–610
200800
SAT Math480–610
200800
ACT Composite17–22
136
What Louisiana State University at Alexandria looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $18,580
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,050
- Out-of-state tuition
- $14,650
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,907
- $30–48k$8,785
- $48–75k$8,984
- $75–110k$13,671
- $110k+$15,346
Get a personal estimate with Louisiana State University at Alexandria's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 29%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $46,481
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,841
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,632
- Student–faculty ratio
- 33:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 39%
- White56%
- Hispanic1%
- Black22%
- Asian2%
Louisiana State University at Alexandria FAQ
What is Louisiana State University at Alexandria's acceptance rate?+
Louisiana State University at Alexandria admits 92% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Louisiana State University at Alexandria?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 480–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1022.
What ACT score do you need for Louisiana State University at Alexandria?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–22.
Is Louisiana State University at Alexandria test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to Louisiana State University at Alexandria?+
In Fall 2023, 706 students applied to Louisiana State University at Alexandria and 654 were admitted; 482 enrolled.
Does Louisiana State University at Alexandria consider legacy status?+
No. Louisiana State University at Alexandria reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Louisiana State University at Alexandria require an essay?+
Louisiana State University at Alexandria reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Louisiana State University at Alexandria cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $18,580 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,105.
What is Louisiana State University at Alexandria's graduation rate?+
29% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 159382 · How we use this data
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