More selective than 18% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 95% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose LSUA over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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LSUA SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, LSUA is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 610 |
| SAT math | 480 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 970 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
LSUA admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 92% | 490–610 | 480–610 | 17–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | 450–580 | 430–560 | 17–22 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is LSUA compared with other Louisiana colleges?
LSUA has the 19th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Louisiana Tech University | 86% | 64% | $11,864 |
| 16 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 87% | 53% | $13,530 |
| 17 | Nicholls State University | 91% | 54% | $12,947 |
| 18 | Herzing University-New Orleans | 92% | 15% | $21,269 |
| 19 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria | 92% | 34% | $7,065 |
| 20 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | 93% | 43% | $13,606 |
| 21 | Loyola University New Orleans | 93% | 59% | $23,696 |
| 22 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | 99% | 45% | $18,552 |
| 23 | Southeastern Louisiana University | 99% | 45% | $13,154 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at LSUA
College Scorecard; IPEDS
LSUA admissions questions
What is the LSUA acceptance rate?
Louisiana State University-Alexandria accepts 92% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 654 of 706 applicants were admitted.
Does LSUA require the SAT or ACT?
Louisiana State University-Alexandria requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 95% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for LSUA?
The middle 50% of Louisiana State University-Alexandria enrolled first-year students scored 970–1220 on the SAT and 17–22 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at LSUA?
74% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (482 of 654).
Is LSUA getting harder to get into?
Louisiana State University-Alexandria accepted 92% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Louisiana State University-Alexandria overview