Alexandria, Louisiana · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Bachelor's
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSU of Alexandria or LSUA, formerly Louisiana State University at Alexandria) is a public college in Alexandria, Louisiana. It is Louisiana's singular undergraduate-only public institution and it offers undergraduate degrees in numerous disciplines. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. As of Fall 2025, LSUA had an enrollment of 7,684 students which is recorded as the highest in the university's history. The institution is located eight miles south of downtown Alexandria.
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 880–1140
SAT ERW: 450–580
SAT math: 430–560
ACT composite: 17–22
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8100 Hwy 71 South, Alexandria, Louisiana, 71302-9121
Visit University SiteTotal: 5,330
Undergrad: 5,330
Undergrad full-time: 2,757
Part-time: 2,573
In-state
Tuition: $7,050
Total cost on campus: $21,180
Out-of-state
Tuition: $14,650
Total cost on campus: $28,780
Room & board: $9,598
Books & supplies: $1,200
Receive aid: 93%
Avg grant aid: $6,874
Pell grant recipients: 51%
Rent: $560 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.02 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $5.55
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.