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Louisiana State University of Alexandria

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Overview

Established in 1961, the Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a non-profit public multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Alexandria (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Louisiana. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) is a small-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 63-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LSUA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Control Typepublic

Entity

Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Louisiana State University of Alexandria' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym LSUA
Founded 1961
Colours Purple and gold
Mascot Generals
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University Location

Address 8100 Highway 71 South
Alexandria
71302-9121 Louisiana
United States
Louisiana State University of Alexandria's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Louisiana State University of Alexandria Phone Number +1 (318) 445 3672
Louisiana State University of Alexandria Fax Number +1 (318) 619 2904

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Louisiana State University of Alexandria's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Louisiana State University of Alexandria.

Louisiana State University of Alexandria: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Louisiana State University of Alexandria a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Louisiana State University of Alexandria's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Louisiana State University of Alexandria's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Admission Office Admission Office

8100 Hwy 71 South
Alexandria 71302
(318) 473 6417
888 473 6417

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Louisiana State University of Alexandria has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Control Type Control Type

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a public higher education institution.


Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Entity Type Entity Type

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a non-profit higher education institution.


Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Louisiana State University of Alexandria does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

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Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size & Setting Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Louisiana State University-Alexandria's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 104,450 physical volumes, 338 physical media, 162,097 digital/electronic media and 152 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Louisiana State University-Alexandria's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Louisiana State University of Alexandria provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 390 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Louisiana State University of Alexandria's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1960


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
  • Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences


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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Louisiana State University System (LSU System)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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