Louisiana State University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Average High School GPA: 3.8
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1130-1300
ACT Range: 23-29
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 34,500
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $12,472
Out-of-State Tuition: $29,148
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: South
Average Winter Temperature: January average high 62 °F (17 °C), low 43 °F (6 °C)
Average Summer Temperature: July average high 92 °F (33 °C), low 74 °F (23 °C)
Average Annual Precipitation: 60.65 in (1,540 mm)
Nearest Airport: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) – approximately 11 miles (18 km) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @lsu
Swim Team Instagram: @lsuswimdive
Twitter: @LSU
Facebook: LSU
LinkedIn: Louisiana State UniversityWikipedia
TikTok: @lsu
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: LSU Natatorium
Head Coach: Rick Bishop
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #19
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #7 in SEC
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #22
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #7 in SEC
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U.S. News College Rankings
#179 in National Universities (tie)
#97 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#113 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Forbes Top Colleges
#139
#61
In Public Colleges
#102
In Research Universities
#33
In The South
#110
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: B+
Academics: B+
Diversity: A
Athletics: A+
Professors: A-
Dorms: C+
Student Life: A
Value: B+
Campus: B+
Party Scene: A+
Location: C
Campus Food: A-
Safety: C+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #32 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #2 of 1,332
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