Admissions Factors
What Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Looks For
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College rates 4 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses, academic GPA, standardized test scores and recommendations.
How Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
Important
Considered
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
73.3%
34,513 of 47,065 applicants
Early decision admit rate
No early decision
Admitted from the waitlist
No waitlist
Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 3.83. 26% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.
Frequently asked questions
What does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College look for in applicants?
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College rates 4 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses, academic GPA, standardized test scores and recommendations.
Does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College consider legacy status?
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College rates alumni relation as "considered" in its 2024-25 Common Data Set.
Does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College track demonstrated interest?
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College rates the level of an applicant's interest as "considered".
Source: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s own Common Data Set 2024-25, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.
