The vision of Louisiana State University is to be a leading research-extensive university, challenging undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development.
- #389 Ranking
- 108 Masters
- 1,440 Academic Staff
- 28,656 Students
- 1,719 Students (int'l)
- 15,188 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (30)
- MAcc Accountancy
- MAcc Accounting
- M.Sc. Analytics
- M.Ap.Stat. Applied Statistics
- M.Sc. Biochemistry
- M.S.BAE Biological Engineering
- M.Sc. Biological Sciences
- M.Sc. Biological Sciences
- M.S.ChE Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.S.E.S. Engineering Science
- M.Sc. Entomology
- Master Environmental Sciences
- M.Sc. Finance
- Master Financial Economics
- M.Ed. Gifted Education
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.S.ME Mechanical Engineering
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Plant Pathology
- M.A. Psychology
Arts, Design & Architecture (19)
- MFA Acting
- M.A. Architecture
- M.A. Art History
- Master Choral Studies
- Master Collaborative Piano
- Master Composition
- MFA Fine Arts
- Master Jazz Studies
- M.L.A. Landscape Architecture
- M.A.L.A. Liberal Arts
- Master Music Education
- Master Music Theory
- Master Musicology
- Master Orchestral Studies
- M.F.A. Studio Art
Education & Training (17)
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership
- M.Ed. English Education
- M.Ed. Gifted Education
- M.A.T. Holmes Elementary
- M.Ed. Special Education
Engineering & Technology (14)
- M.S.BAE Biological Engineering
- M.S.ChE Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- M.S.CM Construction Management
- M.S.EE Electrical Engineering
- M.S.E.S. Engineering Science
- Master Engineering Science
- M.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- M.S.ME Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Petroleum Engineering
Social Sciences (14)
- M.A. Anthropology
- Master Child and Family Studies
- Master Financial Economics
- M.Sc. Geography
- M.Sc. Geology
- M.A. Hispanic Studies
- M.A. History
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. Psychology
- M.P.A. Public Administration
- M.S.W. Social Work
- M.A. Sociology
Business & Management (12)
- MAcc Accountancy
- MAcc Accounting
- M.Sc. Analytics
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.S.CM Construction Management
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.P.A. Public Administration
Humanities (10)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Art History
- Master Communication Studies
- M.F.A. Creative Writing
- M.A. French
- M.Ed. Gifted Education
- M.A. Hispanic Studies
- M.A. History
- M.A.L.A. Liberal Arts
- M.A. Philosophy
Medicine & Health (10)
- M.Sc. Biological Sciences
- Master Exercise Physiology
- M.Sc. Kinesiology
- Master Speech-Language Pathology
Agriculture & Forestry (9)
- M.Sc. Animal Sciences
- M.S.BAE Biological Engineering
- M.Sc. Entomology
- M.Sc. Plant Pathology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (8)
- M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
- Master Environmental Sciences
- M.Sc. Geography
- M.Sc. Geology
Applied Sciences & Professions (7)
- Master Child and Family Studies
- M.S.W. Social Work
Computer Science & IT (4)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.S.EE Electrical Engineering
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- M.Sc. Athletic Training
- M.Sc. Sport Management
Journalism & Media (1)
About
History
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College had its origin in land grants made by the United States government in 1806, 1811 and 1827 for use as a seminary of learning. In 1853, the Louisiana General Assembly established the Seminary of Learning of the State of Louisiana near Pineville, La. The institution opened January 2, 1860.
Education
Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students.
Research
- Individual Behavior & Community Context
- Communication & Expression:
Career
An important part of the career decision-making process is identifying your interests, abilities, work values, and personality preferences.
By increasing self-awareness in these key areas, you can make a more informed career choice. To help with self-evaluation, we offer multiple career assessments to explore your strengths.
If you would like to speak with a staff member to determine which ones would benefit you. After completing an online assessment, we hope you will meet with a career counselor for an interpretation of your results. We'll help you understand how to begin to put the results to work for you.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
389 36
2022
425
2021
425
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
401 100
2021
501 -200
2020
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
601
2022
601 -100
2021
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
801
2022
801 -100
2021
701
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
International Services (IS) provides immigration advisory services and assistance for the community of non-immigrant students, scholars and employees that the University sponsors. IS is the primary office responsible for the University's compliance with US federal Immigration regulations.
Housing services
Residence Halls:
- Acadian Hall
- Annie Boyd Hall
- Beauregard Hall
- Cypress Hall
Library services
The LSU Law Library is one of the largest academic law libraries in the United States, and holds more than 850,000 volume equivalents,109,000 volumes of court records. In addition to the standard Anglo-American legal materials, the library has substantial collections of foreign, international, and comparative law. It is a selective depository for U.S. Government documents and Louisiana documents.
ICT services
Information Technology Services delivers University-tailored and enterprise grade technology infrastructure, security, applications, communications and services to empower and enable the research, teaching and administrative functions of LSU. ITS embraces operational excellence and industry best practices to supply enterprise architecture and IT shared services supporting the LSU system.
Medical services
Student Health Center
The mission of the SHC is to provide, promote, and support services that integrate individual health, education for health, prevention of disease, clinical treatment for illness, and public health responsibilities consistent with the educational mission of the University.
Student Life
Campus life
LSU is located on more than 1,000 acres in the southern part of the city near the Mississippi River. The campus is known for the roughly 1,200 large oak trees that surround and shade the university, with "Stately oaks and broad magnolias" being the catch phrase description of the university. LSU is also distinguished by the five historic and beautiful lakes that surround the area, referred to as the "LSU lakes". The campus is home to two Indian mounds created by Native Americans over 5,000 years ago, located near the northwest corner of campus.
Sports facilities
Faculty and staff are admitted at no charge to regular season volleyball, gymnastics, women’s basketball, softball, track and field, and baseball games with a valid LSU ID (based on availability).
Throughout football season, Athletics often offers individual football tickets at a discounted rate for faculty and staff.
Student clubs
Tiger Life Happens Here! The LSU Student Union is the hub of student activity on campus! Study with friends in one of our many lounge areas or reserve a private conference room for a quieter setting. Discover a new artist in the LSU Student Union Art Gallery. Enjoy a live performance in the Union Theater. Meditate, pray and reflect throughout the day in our new Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room.
Accreditation
Louisiana State University and A&M College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Collegesto award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Student Reviews
It's as big as you make it!
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
There are definitely pro's and con's, but I wouldn't change my college experience. I loved LSU and the community; I think there is a facet for everyone if you look for it.
Academic growth in an intellectual desert
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
most professors have been very enlightening. The smaller seminar classes really opened my eyes and promoted a better understanding of culture, politics, and society. I don't like the lack of motivation amongst my peers and the lack of funding more my specific college.
My experience at LSU
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I have not had the best experience overall at this university, and this is something that I have opened up to my teachers about. These experiences affected my mental health, and sometimes made it hard for me to find motivation. My teachers were very accommodating in my fields of study. But I have heard from friends that programs with large numbers do not give the same care...
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