Louisiana State University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Baton Rouge, LA · public · 30,594 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 73.3% Fall 2024 · ↓0.7 pts
SAT, middle 50% 1180–1320 Enrolled, Fall 2024
Tests, 2026–27 Test-optional From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2024–25 · deadlines from LSU's admissions site.

Chances at LSU
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Likely
91–100%
  • Your SAT 1500 is above the middle 50% of enrolled students (1180–1320).
  • Only 7% of enrolled students sent an SAT, so that middle 50% may run high.
  • LSU admits 73.3% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2024–25 · Test-optional for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

LSU acceptance rate by year

34,513 of 47,065 applicants admitted for Fall 2024, against 74.0% for Fall 2023.

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 20162018202020222024 73.3%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202447,06534,51373.3%Common Data Set
Fall 202342,55831,49174.0%IPEDS
Fall 202238,85329,41975.7%IPEDS
Fall 202136,56125,90770.9%IPEDS
Fall 202028,96021,25273.4%IPEDS
Fall 201924,50118,27274.6%IPEDS
Fall 201824,28018,02474.2%IPEDS
Fall 201717,90713,23673.9%IPEDS
Fall 201618,12213,84376.4%IPEDS
Fall 201517,42913,48077.3%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

LSU deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on LSU's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Priority deadline Apply by Decisions —
  2. Regular decision Apply by Decisions Rolling
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at LSU

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

SAT, middle 50% 1180–1320
4007% sent a score1600
ACT, middle 50% 24–30
1Enrolled, Fall 202436
Average high school GPA 3.83
As reported, 99.32% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2024)
  • 4.036.6%
  • 3.75–3.9921.8%
  • 3.50–3.7417.8%
  • 3.25–3.4913.9%
  • 3.00–3.249.1%
  • 2.50–2.990.8%
  • Below 2.500.1%

What counts

What LSU weighs

From section C7 of LSU's Common Data Set 2024–25.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Test scores
  • Recommendations

Important

  • Class rank
  • Talent or ability

Considered

  • Essays
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Character
  • First-generation status
  • Alumni relation
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience
  • Demonstrated interest

Not considered

  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religious affiliation

Cost

What LSU costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use LSU's net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$12,551
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$29,228
Per year
Average net price$19,286
After grants, aided students
Open LSU's net price calculator

Compare

Colleges with a similar acceptance rate

Close to LSU's 73.3%, from the same official data.

FAQ

Questions about LSU admissions

What is LSU's acceptance rate?

LSU admitted 34,513 of 47,065 first-year applicants for Fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 73.3%. That is down from 74.0% for Fall 2023. Source: Common Data Set 2024–25.

Is LSU test-optional for 2026–27?

Yes. LSU is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.

When are LSU's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Priority deadline: December 1, 2026; Regular decision: February 1, 2027. Check LSU's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

What SAT score do you need for LSU?

There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1180–1320 on the SAT (Fall 2024), and 7% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1320 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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