Louisiana State University

LSU is committed to providing exceptional, affordable, and accessible higher education, and sharing our student outcomes in as transparent a manner as possible. It is our hope that this site will allow students and their families to make informed decisions supported by real data showcasing actual outcomes from LSU graduates.

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes. LSU campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and new technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advanced medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.

From our top-ranked landscape architecture program to our world-renowned Center for Internal Auditing, LSU has a field of study for everyone.

No longer does agriculture stand simply for farming. The College of Agriculture prepares you for a leadership role and career options that range from food and fabric to business and the environment. The College of Art & Design is Louisiana’s foremost school for the fine arts, art history and the design professions. The college's landscape architecture programs are among the best in the nation.

The E. J. Ourso College of Business offers employment-ready bachelor’s degrees and specialized professional training. Graduates hold positions of leadership across business and industry. Louisiana has 30 percent of the nation’s coastal wetlands, making the College of the Coast & Environment a prime location to study coastal environmental sciences.

More than half of Louisiana’s engineering and construction management graduates come from the College of Engineering. It produces some of the most qualified and successful graduates in multiple fields. The College of Human Sciences & Education provides real-world teaching and learning opportunities. From the classroom to the playing field, you will be prepared for your career.

LSU offers students more than 235 areas of undergraduate study. Whether you are interested in the arts and humanities or science and engineering, LSU has a place for you.

LSU, a Research I institution, offers 49 doctoral and 73 master’s degree programs of study. Graduate studies at LSU is the logical next step in your career path.

Aside from the obvious perks, like easy access to classes, great food, good friends and a variety of activities, first-year students who live on campus at LSU consistently achieve higher grade point averages than those living off campus.

In Louisiana, eating is not just something you check off your daily to-do list; it's a chance to socialize, to experience our culinary culture and, of course, to satisfy your taste buds. There is a diverse range of housing options for students – from traditional residence halls to residential colleges and apartments. Find your home at LSU.

From free weights and cardio equipment to organized sports and group fitness, University Recreation, or UREC, offers many ways for you to live an active, healthy lifestyle. One of our top priorities is keeping you safe so that all you have to worry about is studying for that next exam. Attend a performance, get a hair cut, grab a bite to eat or meet with a study group. With its central location and plethora of amenities, the Union is a convenient hub for students.

Dynamic research is conducted at LSU every day from the sciences to the arts and humanities. Our research faculty and students advance discovery and our understanding of the world. Come discover with us. Our research areas are in materials science, coast and environment, energy, high-performance computing, biotechnology and biomedical research, communication and individual behavior and community context.

More than 1,000 research projects are underway at LSU at any given time. LSU faculty apply their expertise to address real-world issues from coastal preservation to the energy economy. Faculty and students conduct cutting-edge research in state-of-the-art facilities. We are here to help with securing funding, developing industry partnerships and commercialization of the next big breakthrough.

Opportunities abound for undergraduate and graduate students to gain hands-on research experience from working with professors who are leading experts in their fields. We have several resources to help our students get the most out of their educational experience.

Our research faculty are active members of the local, national and international community. Their work contributes to a body of knowledge that has impact beyond the campus gates. Engage with these leaders and their expertise. Our faculty are on the leading edge of research and development. We welcome opportunities to partner with businesses and industry. See how your business can benefit from our expertise today.

LSU faculty conduct research that touches the lives of every Louisiana citizen. As the state’s flagship university, our work focuses on finding solutions to some of the state’s largest problems, which span a wide range from chronic disease to coastal land loss. Through science, scholarship, and discovery, our faculty and students don’t just make a name for themselves – they make a difference for the people of our state.