Louisiana State University-Alexandria Acceptance Rate
Alexandria, Louisiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 706
- Admitted
- 654
- Yield
- 73.7%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 706 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Louisiana State University-Alexandria's acceptance rate has risen from 54.5% in 2014–15 to 92.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,056 to 706 (-33%) over that period.
Its 92.6% rate makes Louisiana State University-Alexandria more selective than about 15% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 19%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (94.1% for women vs 89.7% for men, a 4.4-point gap). Louisiana State University-Alexandria requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 73.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,056 | 576 | 54.5% | 451 |
| 2015–16 | 2,279 | 1,545 | 67.8% | 508 |
| 2016–17 | 2,101 | 700 | 33.3% | 529 |
| 2017–18 | 2,147 | 667 | 31.1% | 470 |
| 2018–19 | 2,333 | 1,317 | 56.5% | 468 |
| 2019–20 | 2,683 | 1,510 | 56.3% | 472 |
| 2020–21 | 2,946 | 1,872 | 63.5% | 480 |
| 2021–22 | 3,174 | 1,850 | 58.3% | 410 |
| 2022–23 | 2,913 | 1,680 | 57.7% | 414 |
| 2023–24 | 706 | 654 | 92.6% | 482 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 473 | 445 | 94.1% |
| Men | 233 | 209 | 89.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 450–580 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 430–560 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–22 | 95% |
How Louisiana State University compares
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Frequently asked
What is Louisiana State University-Alexandria's acceptance rate?
Louisiana State University-Alexandria's acceptance rate is 92.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (654 admitted of 706 applicants).
Is Louisiana State University-Alexandria test optional?
Louisiana State University-Alexandria requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Louisiana State University-Alexandria?
Louisiana State University-Alexandria received 706 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 654.
What SAT score do you need for Louisiana State University-Alexandria?
Admitted students at Louisiana State University-Alexandria typically scored 450–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Louisiana State University-Alexandria getting harder to get into?
Louisiana State University-Alexandria has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 54.5% in 2014–15 to 92.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lsua.edu/.