LSU Average GPA (3.81) & Acceptance Rate (73%)

Q: What GPA do most LSU students have?

74.7% of Louisiana State University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (35.8%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: What is the acceptance rate at LSU?

Louisiana State University's acceptance rate was 73% for fall 2024: it admitted 34,513 of 47,065 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 73% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.81, as reported by the college for 2023–24

SAT, middle 50%: 600–680 reading and writing, 580–660 math

ACT, middle 50%: 24–30 composite

Average net price: $21,808 a year (2022–23)

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Louisiana State University average GPA

Louisiana State University reported an average high school GPA of 3.81 for its first-year students, in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	35.8%
3.75–3.99	20.6%
3.50–3.74	18.3%
3.25–3.49	13.9%
3.00–3.24	10%
2.50–2.99	1.3%
2.00–2.49	0.1%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Louisiana State University reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Louisiana State University acceptance rate

Louisiana State University admitted 34,513 of 47,065 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 73%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Louisiana State University is a public 4-year university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with 34,242 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Louisiana State University 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	600	640	680
SAT Math	580	615	660
ACT Composite	24	27	30
ACT English	24	27	32
ACT Math	23	25	28

7% submitted SAT scores and 40% submitted ACT scores, as Louisiana State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1285 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Louisiana State University 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
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
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

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Louisiana State University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Louisiana State University 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,808 a year at Louisiana State University 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

Do I have a chance at LSU with a 3.5 GPA?

It would be within the usual range there: 25.3% of Louisiana State University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set, and it admitted 73% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What are LSU's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Louisiana State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–680 in reading and writing and 580–660 in math; ACT composite 24–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What GPA do most LSU students have?

74.7% of Louisiana State University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (35.8%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

What GPA does LSU look for?

Louisiana State University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.81, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What is the acceptance rate at LSU?

Louisiana State University's acceptance rate was 73% for fall 2024: it admitted 34,513 of 47,065 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is it easy to get into LSU?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Louisiana State University admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to LSU?

Check Louisiana State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Louisiana State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores and 40% sent ACT scores.

How much does GPA matter at LSU?

A lot: Louisiana State University requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at LSU after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,808 a year at Louisiana State University 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 LSU?

Yes. Louisiana State University 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.

Before you apply, check LSU's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeU.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.
Louisiana State University Common Data Set 2023–24Louisiana State University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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