- Acceptance rate: 92% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 490–610 reading and writing, 480–610 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–22 composite
- Average net price: $8,081 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Louisiana State University Alexandria reported: an acceptance rate of 92% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–22.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Louisiana State University Alexandria reviews each application.
Louisiana State University Alexandria GPA requirements
Louisiana State University Alexandria requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Louisiana State University Alexandria hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Louisiana State University Alexandria acceptance rate
Louisiana State University Alexandria admitted 883 of 959 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 92%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Louisiana State University Alexandria is a public 4-year university in Alexandria, Louisiana, with 6,815 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Louisiana State University Alexandria in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 490 | 550 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 520 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 17 | 21 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1022 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Louisiana State University Alexandria looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Louisiana State University Alexandria awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $8,081 a year at Louisiana State University Alexandria in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Louisiana State University Alexandria?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Louisiana State University Alexandria admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Louisiana State University Alexandria?
A lot: Louisiana State University Alexandria requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and test scores. It considers high school class rank if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into Louisiana State University Alexandria with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Louisiana State University Alexandria admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Louisiana State University Alexandria's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Louisiana State University Alexandria's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–610 in reading and writing and 480–610 in math; ACT composite 17–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is Louisiana State University Alexandria's acceptance rate?
Louisiana State University Alexandria's acceptance rate was 92% for fall 2024: it admitted 883 of 959 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Louisiana State University Alexandria?
Louisiana State University Alexandria requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Louisiana State University Alexandria require the SAT or ACT?
Check Louisiana State University Alexandria's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Louisiana State University Alexandria required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 4% sent SAT scores and 99% sent ACT scores.
What do students pay at Louisiana State University Alexandria after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $8,081 a year at Louisiana State University Alexandria in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Louisiana State University Alexandria?
Yes. Louisiana State University Alexandria awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Louisiana State University Alexandria consider legacy status?
No. Louisiana State University Alexandria doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Louisiana State University Alexandria's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Louisiana State University-AlexandriaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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