Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has earned dual recognition from Abound as a Best Online College and a Best College for Adults. The school combines flexible learning options with measurable student progress indicators, reflecting a focus on helping adult learners move steadily toward degree completion.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.lsu.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Online degrees:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Credit for life experiences:No
On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students

1,443 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:27,764
Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,608
Pell Grant students:7,939
Online and distance education undergrad students:1,785

Part-time students

5%
Students over 25 years old

5%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$393

Average net price for students awarded grant/aid

$21,808

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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
Education(1)
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(2)
Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)
Physical Sciences(1)

Psychology(1)
Social Sciences(1)
Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(5)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:26%
Graduation rate for part-time students:16%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

587 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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