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Louisiana State University Admission

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The acceptance rate at Louisiana State University is about 71%, indicating that getting in can be a bit challenging. To apply, students must fulfill the admission requirements and pay the Louisiana State University application fee. The table below shows key details about admissions for Louisiana State University in 2024:

Particular Requirements
Application portal UG: Common App PG: lsu.edu/graduateschool/admissions/apply.php
Application fee UG: USD 50 or INR 4.1k PG: USD 70 or INR 5.8k
Acceptance rate 71% (approx.)
English language tests accepted TOEFL / IELTS / PTE
Standardized tests required UG: SAT or ACT PG: GRE / GMAT
International application deadlines UG: Jul 15, 2025 (Fall) PG: April 15, 2025 (Summer)

The deadline for undergraduate admission at Louisiana State University for the fall semester of 2024 has passed. International students can still apply for admissions to LSU using the online application. Below, we have listed the admission deadlines for both graduate and undergraduate programs at Louisiana State University:

LSU Undergraduate Deadlines

Here are the undergraduate admission deadlines for Louisiana State University:

Semester Application Deadlines
Fall Semester Jul 15, 2025
Spring Semester Oct 01, 2025

LSU Graduate Deadlines

Below are the admission deadlines for graduate programs at Louisiana State University:

Semester Application Deadlines
Fall Semester May 15, 2025
Summer Apr 15, 2025
Spring Semester Oct 1, 2025

Also read about the Admission Intakes in US Universities for the 2023-2024 academic year.

What are the admission requirements for LSU?

International students need a high school diploma for undergraduate admission and a bachelor’s degree for graduate admission. Below are the general requirements for international students at Louisiana State University for both undergraduate and graduate programs:

LSU Undergraduate Requirements

A high school diploma must be equal to a U.S. high school diploma with an average grade of “B” (3.0 or higher on the U.S. 4-point grading scale).

Students must provide test scores from the ACT or SAT.

Meet the English language requirements.

LSU Graduate Requirements

Complete a bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the previous undergraduate program.

Meet the English language requirements.

Submit test scores from the GMAT or GRE.

Provide a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Check the Requirements to Study in the USA for International Students.

What are the language requirements for LSU admissions?

Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the following LSU English language requirements:

English Language Tests UG Admission Requirements PG Admission Requirements
TOEFL iBT 79 79
TOEFL PBT 550 550
IELTS 6.5 6.5
Duolingo 100 Not accepted
PTE Not accepted 59
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