Louisiana State University-Alexandria, LA
Public
4-Year • Small • Primarily Nonresidential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Louisiana State University-Alexandria Rankings
Affordability91
Selectivity16
Retention6
Graduation1
Earnings21
Diversity53
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
76%
Bachelor’s
16%
Associate’s
8%
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism4%
Education6%
English Language and Literature3%
Health Professions and Related Programs27%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting8%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities23%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology8%
Admissions
Getting into Louisiana State University-Alexandria
56%
Admission Rate
465
Median SAT Math
490
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)350–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–540
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Louisiana State University-Alexandria
$7K
In-State Tuition
$14K
Out-of-State Tuition
$14K
Average Total Cost
$8K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $7K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $8K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $10K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $9K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Louisiana State University-Alexandria
42%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
63%
Repayment Rate
$218
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 46% | 67% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 13% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 9% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $11K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $8K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $17K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 64% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 63% | 51% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 57% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 58% | 51% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
56%
Retention Rate
29%
Transfer Rate
25%
Withdrawal Rate
28%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 13% | 34% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 28% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 36% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 22% | 40% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 30% | 45% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 39% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 40% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Louisiana State University-Alexandria
90%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $57K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $34K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
2,673
Undergraduates
56%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
0
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 71% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 29% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 20% | 48% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 7% | 1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 54% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 11% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 13% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Louisiana State University-Alexandria, LA
Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria
7 miles, NW
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
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