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Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public college located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $9,132. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $9,132. The college offers Master’s degrees in 80 different degree areas, with 15 Master’s degrees offered online. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College enrolls 6,639 graduate students, with 31% part-time students, 34% online students, and 18% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.lsu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
4,609 full-time
2,030 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:2,260
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:1,172
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:1,257
  • Online students
    34%
  • Male/Female
    40% / 60%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$9,132
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$9,132
  • Application fee:$50
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,899
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$546
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$20,834
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,196
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,399 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
192 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:3%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:4
  • 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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