Louisiana State University At Alexandria

Louisiana State University at Alexandria, also referred to as LSUA, is located in Louisiana, United States. It was established in the year 1959 after being authorized by the Louisiana Legislature. Students are offered degrees and certificate programs in various areas study including communications, business administration, elementary education, and nursing. The university has two degree granting colleges, which are:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Professional Studies

LSUA offers students the opportunity to join various student clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are societies such as the Arts Students Association, Catholic Student Organization, College Republicans, Kappa Sigma, and Student Government Association. Students can also participate in sports such as baseball and softball. The students of LSUA publish a newspaper called "The Sentry" and a literary magazine called "Jongleur."

Louisiana State University At Alexandria Highlights

Where Louisiana State University At Alexandria stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

LSU Alexandria Students

The student enrollment at LSU Alexandria was 2,574 in 2007 (1,819 full-time equivalent).

About 38% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 62% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 81% are full-time and 19% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: LSU Alexandria participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

LSU Alexandria Athletics

LSU Alexandria is in the Independent Southeast Region for major sports.

LSU Alexandria Admissions (2007)