Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
- Public
- Research university
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College: international tuition 28,631 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 51,382 USD, acceptance rate 73.3%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
Getting in. The school admits 73.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 600–680, Math 580–660, ACT 24–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 51,382 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/4. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?
International tuition is 28,631 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 51,382 USD.
What English scores does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?
The acceptance rate is 73.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Air Force ROTC Type 1 ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not state whether international students are eligible for the AFROTC Type 1 scholarship.
Air Force ROTC Type 2 ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not state whether international students are eligible for the AFROTC Type 2 scholarship.
- Air Force ROTC scholarships (Type 1 and Type 2)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
Army ROTC scholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: Four-year scholarships postmarked by February of senior year of high school
E. J. Ourso College of Business scholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Deadline: December 15 priority deadline for incoming undergraduates
General Charles McGee Leadership AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not state the citizenship or visa status of people eligible for this award.
- First year only
LSU competitive freshman scholarships (university-wide)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Deadline: December 15 priority deadline
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyiThis applies if English is not your native language and/or you studied outside the U.S. where English is not the sole official language.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Priority scholarship deadlineScholarshipin47days
- Regular Decision deadline (RD)Application+109 days
- Comprehensive aid package sentFinancial aid+168 days
- Enrollment deposit deadlineDeposit+198 days
Credit for exams
If you took IB higher-level exams, submit certificates, transcripts, and syllabi for LSU to consider advanced placement credit; the page gives no minimum score.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data