Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,176
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 58.29%
Male/Female: 32% / 68% (2017)
First generation college students: 44.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 13.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2013)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 54.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 27.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 16.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 10.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 63.3%
Black: 18.1%
Hispanic: 2.1%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 9.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.3%
Non-resident alien: 2.1%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Black: 18.1%
Hispanic: 2.1%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 9.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.3%
Non-resident alien: 2.1%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $14,397
In-State tuition: $6,884Out-of-State tuition: $14,024
Estimated books and supplies: $1,220 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,332 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,072 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,332 (2022)
Average Family Income: $53,620 (2017)
Median Family Income: $32,073 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 37.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 39.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $19,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $201 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $5,718 |
| $30k-48k | $6,322 |
| $48k-75k | $7,409 |
| $75k-110k | $8,640 |
| $110k+ | $9,130 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 19%6-year graduation rate: 27%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $19,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,173 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $10,975 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,167 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 80.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 80.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 69.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 61.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 66.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,676 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,583 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 11 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | $43,954 ($3,663) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 37 | $15,725 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 74 | $26,000 | $208 | $29,219 ($2,435) | $36,032 ($3,003) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | $19,528 | $207 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 44 | $27,000 | $225 | $24,873 ($2,073) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 36 | $26,954 | $199 | $36,849 ($3,071) | $37,848 ($3,154) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 15 | $44,049 ($3,671) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 63 | $27,900 | $228 | $64,665 ($5,389) | $49,644 ($4,137) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 63 | $28,143 | $214 | $68,312 ($5,693) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 80 | $26,000 | $235 | $36,300 ($3,025) | $34,437 ($2,870) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $55,539Full time faculty: 60%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $18,694,537 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $22,581,628 (2022)