Louisiana State University

📈 Record 39,672 spring 2025 enrollment; 34,242 undergraduates.

🏆 US News 2026: #169 National Universities; #92 Top Public Schools.

📚 QS World University Rankings 2026: 851-900 band globally.

🎓 74% acceptance rate from 42,558 applicants.

🌍 Shorelight partnership providing international student support.

📍 Baton Rouge, Louisiana — SEC flagship research university.

The median fee for an undergraduate degree or diploma at Louisiana State University is approximately USD 25,200.

We have not identified any scholarships or discounts available at Louisiana State University for international students. However, we are constantly updating this data from our university partners, so please check back for updates.

Louisiana State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) , and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The employment rate at Louisiana State University is 58.97% within 6 to 12 months after graduation.

We do not have any courses from Louisiana State University that have mandatory internships or placements in their curriculum. However, you may still be able to get your own internship or job during term breaks.

Louisiana State University offers international students a comprehensive range of support services including:

• F-1 and J-1 visa advising, I-20 documentation, and SEVIS compliance through the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)

• LSU international merit scholarships and graduate assistantships available through individual colleges

• Academic tutoring, writing support, and ESL assistance through the LSU Writing Center and Center for Academic Success

• On-campus housing in LSU residence halls with dedicated international student orientation facilitated by OISS

• OPT/CPT advising, career fairs, and employer recruiting events through the LSU Olinde Career Center

Some of the rankings of Louisiana State University include:

#851-900 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026)

#601-800 in the world (Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2026)

#169 in National Universities (US News & Reports 2026)

Post-study work permit options at Louisiana State University in United States depend on your qualification level: all graduates can apply for a post-study work permit for 1 year; STEM graduates can work for 3.0 years after graduation..

Note: Work must be in your field of study. Time spent working off campus while studying (i.e. pre-completion OPT) is deducted from this period. You must find work within 90 days

International students at Louisiana State University can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and can work full-time per week during breaks in the United States. No separate work permit or approvals are required if the work is on campus. International students may be able to work off-campus after completing their first year of studies, but this will require approval from the university and may reduce the length of their post-study work permit, unless the work is integral to their coursework.