Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Acceptance Rate
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 42,558
- Admitted
- 31,491
- Yield
- 23.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's acceptance rate has fallen from 76.6% in 2014–15 to 74% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 16,580 to 42,558 (+157%) over that period.
Its 74% rate makes Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College more selective than about 54% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 52%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (75.2% for women vs 72.1% for men, a 3.1-point gap). Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 23.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 16,580 | 12,706 | 76.6% | 5,655 |
| 2015–16 | 17,429 | 13,480 | 77.3% | 5,624 |
| 2016–17 | 18,122 | 13,843 | 76.4% | 5,475 |
| 2017–18 | 17,907 | 13,236 | 73.9% | 4,917 |
| 2018–19 | 24,280 | 18,024 | 74.2% | 5,812 |
| 2019–20 | 24,501 | 18,272 | 74.6% | 6,132 |
| 2020–21 | 28,960 | 21,252 | 73.4% | 6,701 |
| 2021–22 | 36,561 | 25,907 | 70.9% | 7,045 |
| 2022–23 | 38,853 | 29,419 | 75.7% | 7,401 |
| 2023–24 | 42,558 | 31,491 | 74% | 7,521 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 26,239 | 19,729 | 75.2% |
| Men | 16,319 | 11,762 | 72.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–670 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 560–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–29 | 86% |
How Louisiana State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's acceptance rate?
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's acceptance rate is 74% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (31,491 admitted of 42,558 applicants).
Is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College test optional?
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College received 42,558 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 31,491.
What SAT score do you need for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?
Admitted students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College typically scored 590–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College getting harder to get into?
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.6% in 2014–15 to 74% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lsu.edu/.