by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 27,825 undergraduates in 2020, Louisiana State University is a very large, public college located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Louisiana State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Louisiana State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Louisiana State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Louisiana State University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Louisiana State University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Louisiana State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Louisiana State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Louisiana State University for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Louisiana State University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Louisiana State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Louisiana State University has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 27,825 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 24,097 (86.6%). Part-time attendance was 3,728 (13.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 24,097 | 3,728 | 27,825 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Louisiana State University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Louisiana State University #274 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Louisiana State University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Louisiana State University Diversity Guide.
Louisiana State University has a total of 600 student athletes, 355 men and 245 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Athletics