Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University (LSU) is a public research university founded in 1853 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — the flagship of the LSU System and a member of the SEC. Enrolling 37,000 students, LSU is known for petroleum engineering (#1 in the US), agriculture, veterinary medicine, business (E.J. Ourso College of Business), coastal science, and music programs. LSU is also famous for Death Valley — one of the loudest and most intimidating college football stadiums in the nation.

Colleges

• College of Engineering — Top petroleum engineering program in the US; ABET-accredited
• College of Agriculture — Land-grant research for Louisiana’s sugar cane, seafood, and cotton industries
• School of Veterinary Medicine — One of 33 AVMA-accredited vet schools in the US
• E.J. Ourso College of Business — AACSB-accredited; strong energy business and accounting
• College of Coast and Environment — Top coastal science research; Louisiana wetlands and Gulf Coast

How to Apply

• Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~75% | In-State Tuition: ~$12,130