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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Computer Science Programs

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, LA. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Rankings

Louisiana State University|LSU is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 13	State — Louisiana
Overall Quality	#79 of 168	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#408 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

Get in touch with Louisiana State University|LSU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	156 Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2750
Phone:	2255783202
Website:	www.lsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.lsu.edu/admissions/index.php
Financial Aid:	www.lsu.edu/financialaid/index.php

How Do I Get Into Louisiana State University|LSU?

You can apply to Louisiana State University|LSU online at: https://www.lsu.edu/admissions/apply/index.php

Louisiana State University|LSU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Louisiana State University|LSU

This is what Louisiana State University|LSU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Louisiana State University|LSU?

Louisiana State University|LSU maintains an acceptance rate of 73%, which means it is fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 23% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

7% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 40% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Louisiana State University|LSU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 680. Math scores were between 580 and 660.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1180 to 1340. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Louisiana State University|LSU ranged between 24 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Louisiana State University|LSU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	17,199	12,138	71%
Women	29,864	22,373	75%

Can I Afford Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

The average net price after aid at Louisiana State University|LSU is $20,015. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,038
In-State Fees	$3,916
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,038
Out-of-State Fees	$20,593
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,954
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$28,631

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 23% of students at Louisiana State University|LSU receive some form of financial aid (7,494 students).

Nearly 72% of students at Louisiana State University|LSU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,378 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,924.

Student Loan Debt

30% of Louisiana State University|LSU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,457 per year.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 7,901 students enrolled at Louisiana State University|LSU. Louisiana State University|LSU is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 29,207 undergraduate students at Louisiana State University|LSU, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,343
Black or African American	5,929
Hispanic	3,037
White	16,910
American Indian/Alaska Native	116
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	29
Two or More Races	1,139
Non-Resident	438

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Louisiana State University|LSU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Louisiana	4,721
Texas	1,020
Florida	308
Georgia	206
California	165

Additionally, approximately 1.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Graduate Student Diversity

6,844 of Louisiana State University|LSU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Louisiana State University|LSU, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	164
Black or African American	958
Hispanic	513
White	3,764
American Indian/Alaska Native	27
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	191
Non-Resident	1,122

Online Learning at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Louisiana State University|LSU provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

16,318 undergraduate students at Louisiana State University|LSU took at least one online class — of those, 1,967 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 691 students took at least one online class and 3,162 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

These computer science degree programs are offered by Louisiana State University|LSU, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	155	24	6	185
Computer and Information Sciences, General	—	—	—	30
Computer Software and Media Applications	—	7	—	7
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	—	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Louisiana State University|LSU offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Louisiana State University|LSU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.