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Louisiana State University at Alexandria
- 8100 Hwy 71 South
- Alexandria, LA 71302
- OPEID College Code: 00201100
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- General Phone: (318) 445-3672
- Interim Chancellor: H. Rouse Caffey
- Website: www.lsua.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 2,574

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Louisiana State University at Alexandria offers Central Louisiana access to affordable baccalaureate and associate degrees in a caring environment that challenges students to seek excellence in and bring excellence to their studies and their lives. LSUA is committed to a reciprocal relationship of enrichment with the diverse community it serves.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.lsua.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 216 | 371 | 587 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 199 (92%) | 339 (91%) | 538 (92%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 140 (70%) | 227 (67%) | 367 (68%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 343 | 93% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 21 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 76%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 50% | 48% | 37% | 27% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,645 | $2,905 | $1,995 | $835 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.3% | 6.9% | 5.5% |
| Number in Default | 67 | 57 | 35 |
| Number in Repayment | 914 | 821 | 635 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,159 | $3,092 | $3,020 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,619 | $5,552 | $5,480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,661 | $7,632 | $7,367 |
| Other Expenses | $3,161 | $3,047 | $2,941 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,161 | $3,047 | $2,941 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,359 | $4,092 | $4,020 |
| Out of State | $6,819 | $6,552 | $6,480 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,181 | $14,771 | $14,328 |
| Out of State | $17,641 | $17,231 | $16,788 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,520 | $7,139 | $6,961 |
| Out of State | $9,980 | $9,599 | $9,421 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |||
| Biology, Biological Sciences | - | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |||
| Information Technology | - | 4 | - |
| Education | |||
| Elementary Education | - | - | 29 |
| Kindergarten, Preschool Education | - | 12 | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Technician | - | 4 | - |
| Nursing | - | 100 | - |
| Pharmacy Technician | 10 | - | - |
| Radiologic Technology | - | 12 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |||
| General Studies | - | - | 32 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other | - | 35 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | - | - | 80 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | |||
| Mathematics | - | - | - |
| Psychology | |||
| Psychology | - | - | 15 |
| Security and Protective Services | |||
| Criminal Justice, Police Science | - | 11 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,574 Undergraduate: 2,574
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 686 Female: 1,888
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 686 Female: 1,888
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,309 Part-Time: 1,265
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,309 Part-Time: 1,265
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 6 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 36 | 1% |
| Black | 522 | 20% |
| Asian | 27 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 1% |
| White | 1,894 | 74% |
| Unknown | 52 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 172 | 7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 508 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 426 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 439 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 409 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 239 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 143 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 176 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 57 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 330 | 263 | 67 |
| Faculty Status | 202 | 135 | 67 |
| Tenured Faculty | 34 | 34 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 177 | 110 | 67 |
| Primarily Instruction | 177 | 110 | 67 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 9 | 9 | - |
| Other Professionals | 66 | 66 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 78 | 78 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 41 | 41 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 14 | 14 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 18 | 18 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,785 (91) | $49,496 (44) | $46,184 (47) |
| Professor | $63,168 (17) | $63,347 (13) | $62,587 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $49,791 (17) | $48,701 (8) | $50,761 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,698 (40) | $43,701 (17) | $45,434 (23) |
| Instructor | $37,663 (17) | $36,964 (6) | $38,044 (11) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,071 (19) | $68,327 (8) | $59,248 (11) |
| Professor | $81,871 (7) | $74,937 (4) | $91,116 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $66,560 (2) | $80,441 (1) | $52,679 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,157 (4) | $61,000 (2) | $43,314 (2) |
| Instructor | $37,321 (2) | - (-) | $37,321 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,445 (110) | $50,482 (52) | $46,619 (58) |
| Professor | $64,282 (24) | $62,868 (17) | $67,715 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $50,283 (19) | $50,602 (9) | $49,995 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,514 (44) | $44,355 (19) | $44,634 (25) |
| Instructor | $36,913 (19) | $36,964 (6) | $36,889 (13) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $40,532 | $17,500 | $23,032 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 43% | 57% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 39 | 25 | 14 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 39 | 25 | 14 |
| Baseball | 25 | 25 | - |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $10,296 | $23,625 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 14% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 8% |
| Female | 17% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 29% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 15% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 4 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 4 | - |
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