- Louisiana State University at Alexandria serves students and enriches community life by providing high quality academic programs in a learning environment that cultivates intellectual, professional, social, and economic growth; promotes research, service, and lifelong learning; and fosters diversity.
School Highlights
Louisiana State University-Alexandria serves 3,706 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 3,706 students
- In-state tuition: $6,009
- Out-state tuition: $12,868
- Acceptance Rate: 64%
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 28%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Louisiana State University-Alexandria ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Community Size
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 250 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
250 staff
37 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Louisiana State University-Alexandria has grown by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Louisiana State University-Alexandria diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,706 students
682 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
2,066 students
287 students
# Part-Time Students
1,640 students
395 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
262 students
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,066 students
284 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,640 students
1,093 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
390 students
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
8%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
13%
33%
% White
72%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
10%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
36%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.21%
1.87%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,100
$28,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,009 is more than the state average of $2,971. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,868 is more than the state average of $6,101. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,009
$2,971
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,868
$6,101
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,500
$12,567
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,041
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
64%
79%
SAT Reading
485
485
SAT Math
485
485
SAT Writing
420
420
ACT Total Avg.
62
62
ACT Composite
21
21
ACT English
21
21
ACT Math
20
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Founded in 1959, LSUA is the only public institution of higher education in Central Louisiana. In 1959, the Louisiana Legislature authorized the establishment of LSUA as a two-year commuter college under the governance of the LSU Board of Supervisors. LSUA registered its first students in September of 1960. The first degree program, an Associate in Nursing degree, was initiated in the Division of Nursing in 1964. The additional academic divisions of Liberal Arts, Business Administration, and Sciences were developed in 1967. In 1974, LSUA was accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate degrees. This accreditation was reaffirmed in 1984 and 1994. LSUA offers four baccalaureate degrees and several associate degrees, such as Associate in Nursing, Associate of Science, Associate in Criminal Justice, A.S. in Computer Information Technology, and several others. Louisiana State University at Alexandria is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Louisiana State University-Alexandria cost?
Louisiana State University-Alexandria's tuition is approximately $6,009 for In-State students and $12,868 for Out-State students.
What schools are Louisiana State University-Alexandria often compared to?
Louisiana State University-Alexandriais often viewed alongside schools like Central Louisiana Technical Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Louisiana State University-Alexandria?
The acceptance rate of Louisiana State University-Alexandria is 64%, which is lower than the state average of 79%. Louisiana State University-Alexandria's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Louisiana with low acceptance rates.
What is Louisiana State University-Alexandria's ranking?
Louisiana State University-Alexandria ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Lowest acceptance rates, Largest student body and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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