Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1180–1340

Median ~1260

Acceptance rate

73%

Enrollment

30,594

ACT middle 50%

24–30

What the numbers say about Louisiana State University

The reported middle 50% spans 160 points, from 1180 to 1340. A planning score near or above 1380 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 620 Reading and Writing and 610 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 73% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 69% completion rate and $61,251 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Understand a 1260 SAT score Plan for a 1400 Verify current admissions policy

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$11,954

Tuition (out-of-state)

$28,631

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$61,251

4-year completion rate (150% time)

69%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1180 and 1340. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1380 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1340 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1260 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1180 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Louisiana State University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
University of Utah	Salt Lake City, UT	1190–1380	86%
James Madison University	Harrisonburg, VA	1170–1340	72%
DePaul University	Chicago, IL	1140–1330	76%
CUNY City College	New York, NY	1070–1430	60%
University of Alabama at Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	1210–1450	88%
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach	Daytona Beach, FL	1160–1360	65%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Louisiana State University?

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1180–1340, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1380 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Louisiana State University's acceptance rate?

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 73%.

How much does it cost to attend Louisiana State University?

In-state tuition is approximately $11,954 and out-of-state is approximately $28,631. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is Louisiana State University test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.lsu.edu

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