2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$21,010

Net Price

71%

Admitted

27%

Enrolled

69%

Graduation Rate

22/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 35,912. In 2021, there were 566 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #2 in Louisiana and ranks #255 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master, Doctor

Psychology Graduates

566

Total Enrollment

35,912

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Ranking for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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#2

Louisiana Rank

Combining ranking factors for 23 schools that offer psychology degrees in Louisiana, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranks #2.

#255

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranks #255.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers General Psychology and Social Work. At the doctorate level General Psychology and Social Work are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMAPhD
General Psychology1871116
Social Work223273
Total Graduates20933819
US Department of Education

Psychology Program Accreditation(s)

  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
  • School Psychology (SCPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 36,561 students applied to the Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The university admitted 71% and 27% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Louisiana universities is 7,549. On average, all Louisiana institutions admit 72% and 30% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 83%. Compared to all Louisiana four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.

The overall graduation rate for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is 69%, compared to 46% for all Louisiana universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare LSU to Louisiana Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College to the average of all Louisiana four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

LSU

36,561

Applicants

71%

Percent Admitted

27%

Percent Enrolled

83%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

69%

Graduation Rate

LA Colleges

7,549

Applicants

72%

Percent Admitted

30%

Percent Enrolled

69%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

46%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 1,840 or 88% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 241 or 12% part-time faculty members employed at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,333 or 64%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

LSU

22 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

88%

Percent Full-Time

12%

Percent Part-Time

64%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

LA Colleges

16 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

69%

Percent Full-Time

31%

Percent Part-Time

65%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $8,038, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,038.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $9,132 and the average cost for graduate fees is $3,899.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$13,154
On-Campus Living Expenses$7,686
Total Living Expenses$20,840
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$8,038
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,038
Total Undergraduate Expenses$29,916
In-State, Graduate Tuition$9,132
In-State, Graduate Fees$3,899
Total Graduate Expenses$13,031
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $21,010. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$11,318$13,276
$30,001 – $48,000$15,403$16,019
$48,001 – $75,000$19,623$20,438
$75,001 – $110,000$23,280$23,674
$110,001 and more$24,316$24,946
US Department of Education

Compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College to all Louisiana universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

LSU

$29,916

Cost to Attend

$12,044

Average Financial Aid

95%

Percent Receiving Aid

$21,010

Net Price

LA Colleges

$29,627

Cost to Attend

$11,539

Average Financial Aid

94%

Percent Receiving Aid

$16,250

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 6,357 or 95%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 22,713 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $12,044.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid22,713$12,044
Pell Grants6,737$5,114
Federal Student Loans7,659$6,445
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

LSU

22,713

Grant or Scholarship Aid

61%

Grants or Scholarships

6,737

Number of Pell Grants

18%

Pell Grants

7,659

Federal Student Loans

21%

Federal Student Loans

LA Colleges

4,949

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

2,105

Number of Pell Grants

22%

Pell Grants

2,501

Federal Student Loans

26%

Federal Student Loans

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