LSU admits 73% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), requires the SAT or ACT from some applicants for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Feb 1, 2027.
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Can I get into LSU?
73% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1180–1340 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
47,065 applied, 34,513 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does LSU cost?
$19,286 a year in-state
Out of state: about $35,963 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $35,774.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$14,670
$30,000–$48,000
$15,598
$48,000–$75,000
$18,807
$75,000–$110,000
$23,421
over $110,000
$27,239
Sticker, in-state
$35,774
In-state, with aid
$19,286
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $29,228 a year, against $12,551 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $16,677 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
It depends. LSU requires the SAT or ACT from some applicants for fall 2027. Scores are optional with a weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher. Below 3.5 you must send an SAT or ACT score. Checked on lsu.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is LSU's acceptance rate?
73% for fall 2024: 34,513 of 47,065 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for LSU?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1180 to 1340 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does LSU cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $18,807 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $35,774.
How much does LSU cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at LSU is $29,228 a year, against $12,551 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $19,286 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $16,677 tuition gap gives about $35,963 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the LSU application deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Feb 1, 2027. Checked on lsu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
