LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (LSU)
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- Baton Rouge, LA 70803
- OPEID College Code: 00201000
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- General Phone: (225) 578-3202
- Chancellor: Mike Martin
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 28,643
- College Alias: LSU
- College Mascot: Tigers
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Louisiana State University (LSU) is a public university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The flagship institution of the Louisiana State University System, the main LSU campus in Baton Rouge includes 250 Italian Renaissance-style buildings on a 650-acre plateau overlooking the Mississippi River. Many of LSU's more than 17 schools and colleges have received recognition for their excellent academic programs. The school is noted for its excellent research programs and facilities and, as a land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant institution, receives funding from the National Science Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, among others.
Among illustrious LSU alumni is Hubert Humphrey, 38th vice-president of the United States, along with many foreign ambassadors, doctors, lawyers, writers, and research scientists.
History
Founded as a land-grant institution in 1853 as the "Louisiana State Seminary of Learning & Military Academy," the school later became a military academy and earned the nickname "The Ole War Skule." The school was forced to close in 1861, due to the American Civil War. At the end of the war, General Sherman donated two cannons to the school. In later years, the school reopened and expanded its offering, eventually changing its name to Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College.
After Hurricane Katrina caused devastation in the New Orleans area, LSU took in thousands of displaced students from other schools like Tulane University, Loyola University New Orleans, and others. The Pete Maravich Assembly Center on the LSU campus was converted into a field hospital to help hurricane victims, with the help of thousands of LSU students.
Academics
The academic calendar for LSU follows the semester format with fall and spring semesters, as well as a shorter "Wintersession," a spring "Intersession," and a summer term.
Colleges and Schools
LSU has more than 17 schools and colleges:
- College of Agriculture
- College of Art & Design
- College of Science
- E.J. Ourso College of Business
- School of the Coast and Environment
- Continuing Education
- School of Public Health
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- Graduate School
- Honors College
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Library & Information Science
- Manship School of Mass Communication
- Louisiana State University School of Dentistry
- College of Music & Dramatic Arts
- School of Social Work
- University College
- School of Veterinary Medicine
- Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Student Life
LSU offers more than 350 student clubs and organizations, including many active fraternity and sorority chapters. Student government at LSU is very active as well, with control of funding for many student initiatives. The many services and amenities offered to LSU students include the African American Cultural Center, various campus dining services, career services, the Center for Academic Success, on campus housing, the International Cultural Center, LSU Student Union, and much more.
Traditions
The mascot of LSU is the tiger, represented by a Bengal tiger named "Mike." The school colors are purple and gold.
Athletics
The LSU "Tigers" athletic teams compete in 20 intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Community Life
LSU is an urban institution that has a strong commitment to its community through community service and partnerships. The Community University Partnership (CUP) of LSU contributes instruction, continuing education, research, service learning and volunteer services to the local community with a focus on the Old South Baton Rouge area near the LSU campus.
- Student Services
- 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
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.lsu.edu
- Mission Statement
- As the flagship institution of the state, the vision of Louisiana State University is to be a leading research-extensive university, challenging undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development. Designated as both a land grant and sea grant institution, the mission of Louisiana State University is the generation, preservation, dissemination, and application of knowledge and cultivation of the arts. In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to:
* offer a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designated to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;
* employ faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferrable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and
* use its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.lsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,958 | 8,135 | 15,093 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,037 (72%) | 6,055 (74%) | 11,092 (73%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,357 (47%) | 2,784 (46%) | 5,141 (46%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 713 | 14% |
| ACT ® Exam | 4,421 | 86% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 550 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | 490 | 600 |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 23 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: LSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 25% | 19% | 75% | 57% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,229 | $4,401 | $3,921 | $4,043 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.0% | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 141 | 163 | 148 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,514 | 4,227 | 6,115 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $5,233 | $5,086 | $4,543 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,233 | $5,086 | $4,543 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,383 | $13,800 | $12,843 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,738 | $7,238 | $6,852 |
| Other Expenses | $2,870 | $2,722 | $2,668 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,834 | $12,022 | $11,354 |
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,224 | $3,162 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,224 | $3,162 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,341 | $16,546 | $15,563 |
| In-State | $17,341 | $16,546 | $15,563 |
| Out of State | $26,491 | $25,260 | $23,863 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $22,967 | $21,832 | $20,559 |
| In-State | $22,967 | $21,832 | $20,559 |
| Out of State | $32,117 | $30,546 | $28,859 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,133 | $9,810 | $9,205 |
| In-State | $10,133 | $9,810 | $9,205 |
| Out of State | $19,283 | $18,524 | $17,505 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 28,643 Undergraduate: 23,012 Graduate: 5,631
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 14,074 Female: 14,569
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 11,332 Female: 11,680
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,742 Female: 2,889
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 25,838 Part-Time: 2,805
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 21,539 Part-Time: 1,473
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,299 Part-Time: 1,332
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,635 | 6% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 976 | 3% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 247 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 9,111 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 8,222 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,836 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,043 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,020 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 516 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 407 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 226 | 0.8% |
| Age Over 65 | 15 | 0.05% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 7,102 | 6,712 | 390 |
| Faculty Status | 2,338 | 2,165 | 173 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1,021 | 1,014 | 7 |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,176 | - | 2,176 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,135 | 1,965 | 170 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,455 | 1,309 | 146 |
| Primarily Research | 362 | 344 | 18 |
| Primarily Public Service | 318 | 312 | 6 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 111 | 110 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 2,777 | 2,639 | 138 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,079 | 1,998 | 81 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 661 | 635 | 26 |
| Skilled Crafts | 296 | 293 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 629 | 607 | 22 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,303 (1,159) | $88,754 (756) | $64,451 (403) |
| Professor | $112,009 (379) | $113,919 (319) | $101,851 (60) |
| Associate Professor | $79,377 (268) | $81,889 (184) | $73,874 (84) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,920 (281) | $70,069 (162) | $64,996 (119) |
| Instructor | $43,356 (215) | $45,866 (84) | $41,747 (131) |
| Lecturer | $58,759 (16) | $69,483 (7) | $50,418 (9) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $104,510 (146) | $109,764 (96) | $94,422 (50) |
| Professor | $127,743 (64) | $130,821 (51) | $115,666 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $94,695 (30) | $89,302 (19) | $104,010 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $99,018 (30) | $100,114 (17) | $97,585 (13) |
| Instructor | $58,385 (17) | $53,543 (7) | $61,775 (10) |
| Lecturer | $55,792 (5) | $46,008 (2) | $62,316 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,886 (1,305) | $88,873 (852) | $65,864 (453) |
| Professor | $110,927 (443) | $112,971 (370) | $100,567 (73) |
| Associate Professor | $79,186 (298) | $81,064 (203) | $75,174 (95) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,184 (311) | $71,194 (179) | $66,458 (132) |
| Instructor | $43,680 (232) | $45,707 (91) | $42,371 (141) |
| Lecturer | $55,638 (21) | $62,407 (9) | $50,560 (12) |
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $8,221,640 | $4,710,733 | $3,510,907 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 620 | 377 | 243 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 493 | 304 | 189 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 235 | 134 | 101 |
| Football | 133 | 133 | - |
| Golf | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Gymnastics | 16 | - | 16 |
| Soccer | 29 | - | 29 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Swimming and Diving | 59 | 35 | 24 |
| Tennis | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $972,808 | $203,099 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $211,888 | $71,279 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 71 | 36 | 35 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 61% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 58% |
| Female | 63% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 69% |
| American Indian | 42% |
| Black | 48% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 58% |
| White | 62% |
| Unknown | 59% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 26% |
| 5 Years | 52% |
| 6 Years | 59% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 19 | 12 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 7 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 98 | 36 |
| Liquor Related | 216 | 270 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Murder | - | 2 |
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 29 | 29 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Murder | - | 2 |
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 1 |
| Robbery | 4 | 9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 6 |
| Burglary | 99 | 119 |
| Vehicle Theft | 22 | 23 |
| Arson | 4 | 2 |
- Reviewed on: March 22, 2012
Flag Review - Rating:
- Like the review, but there is a major mistake that needs to be corrected. Their distinguished alumni Hubert Humphrey was not the 38th president of the U.S. - that was Gerald Ford. In fact he was never president.
- Reviewed on: November 02, 2011 Flag Review
- Rating:
- I love this school!
