Louisiana State University-Alexandria

Overview of Louisiana State University - Alexandria (LSUA)

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The majority of the student population is female. Students live both on and off-campus at the school which was founded in 1959. For those interested in attending LSUA, an application and fee of $20 is required, as well as ACT or SAT scores, and transcripts from high school and colleges attended. For more nontraditional students, distance learning is also available. The deadline to apply is December 1.

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LSUA Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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LSUA Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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The in-state tuition costs for Louisiana State University - Alexandria are just under $6,700 and the out-of-state tuition cost is $14,024. For students who live on campus, room and board is an additional $7,950 per year. Once you factor in the cost of books and miscellaneous school and lab fees, in-state students living on campus will pay close to $19,200 and out-of-state students will pay around $26,500 per year. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Pell Grants are the first option, with grants and scholarships from other organizations being available to those who qualify. Students can also take out student loans to offset the costs. Students are encouraged to apply for as many grants and scholarships as possible before reaching for loans, which must be paid back.

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Academics

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For those entering college for the first year, freshmen Louisiana State University - Alexandria students return for their second year at a rate of 58%. The school has an overall graduation rate of 28%, with 18%t graduating in four years and 30% graduating in six years. The school also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Basically, these statistics indicate that LSUA is on par nationally with the number of students who start at LSUA and complete their degrees, and many of them do so in a timely fashion, with some needing less than four years and others needing more than six. It also indicates average class sizes, so students can get to know both their classmates and have a chance to interact with their professors.

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Outcome & Salary

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The outcomes for graduates are generally positive. The average salary of a Louisiana State University - Alexandria graduate is just over $57,000 and, by mid-career, that amount increases to $69,500. This equates to a 10-year earning potential of $571,300. That is a five-fold return on the investment of four years at LSUA and graduating. For those wondering whether or not investing the time and money into getting a degree from LSUA is worth it, the statistics would indicate that it’s a worthwhile investment.

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