Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA
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    270 faculty · 96 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Biology40 faculty avg h-index 25.8 #15 of 68 in Biology
    Maheshi Dassanayake, Professor h-index 78
    Notable: “Evolutionary Origins and Ecological Consequences of Endophyte Symbiosis with Grasses” (2002) · 1,046 citations
    Brant C. Faircloth, Moreland Family Professor h-index 60
    Notable: “Primer3—new capabilities and interfaces” (2012) · 9,823 citations
    Robb T. Brumfield, Roy Paul Daniels Professor & Interim Dean h-index 60
    Notable: “Whole-genome analyses resolve early branches in the tree of life of modern birds” (2014) · 2,025 citations
    Kyle E. Harms, Mary Lou Applewhite Endowed Professor h-index 52
    Notable: “Light-Gap Disturbances, Recruitment Limitation, and Tree Diversity in a Neotropical Forest” (1999) · 1,551 citations
    Mechanical Engineering35 faculty avg h-index 23.5 #45 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Ying Wang, Associate Professor h-index 84
    Notable: “P25-Graphene Composite as a High Performance Photocatalyst” (2009) · 3,169 citations
    Michael M. Khonsari, Professor h-index 58
    Notable: “On the thermodynamic entropy of fatigue fracture” (2009) · 319 citations
    Guoqiang Li, Professor h-index 50
    Span engineering materials, manufacturing, and engineering mechanics. A list of his patents and publications is available on his Google Scholar and Scopus profiles. He currently serves as an Associate Editor for the ASCE Journal of Material
    Notable: “Fundamental Considerations of Three-Level DC–DC Converters: Topologies, Analyses, and Control” (2008) · 248 citations
    Bhaba R. Sarker, Professor h-index 50
    In supply chain management, warehouse logistics & distribution, lean production informatics, sequencing & scheduling, quality control, reliability engineering, linear and nonlinear programming, and optimization applied to milita
    Notable: “Discrete location theory” (1991) · 1,296 citations
    Communication32 faculty · 25 courses avg h-index 12.4
    Renee Edwards, Professor h-index 20
    Message Interpretation and Misunderstanding in Interpersonal Communication: Factors that influence the ways that individuals interpret messages, including message variables (e.g., equivocation, powerlessness) and individual-level variables
    Notable: “Imagined interactions, family money management patterns and coalitions, and attitudes toward money and credit” (2006) · 103 citations
    Raquel Robvais, Senior Instructor h-index 2
    Considers the preoccupation and durability of blackness as a marker of difference in disease processes. I question the epistemic authority of race to inform and make possible certain knowledge claims about black bodies. In doing
    Amy Fannin, Distinguished Instructor, Undergraduate Advisor
    Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Undergraduate Courses CMST 2010 : Interpersonal Communication CMST 2064 : Small Group Communication CMST 3113 : Conversation LSU Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Andrew King, Professor Emeritus
    Courses: Fundamentals of Communication · Introduction to Communication Studies · Interpersonal Communication · Introduction to Film · Introduction to Performing Literature · Public Speaking +19 more
    Civil Engineering32 faculty avg h-index 25.3 #1 of 17 in Civil Engineering
    George Z. Voyiadjis, Boyd Professor, Department Chair h-index 70
    Notable: “Grain Boundary Migration in Metals: Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Applications” (2000) · 521 citations
    Louay N. Mohammad, Irma-Louise Rush Stewart Professor h-index 46
    Notable: “Evaluation of the durability of titanium dioxide photocatalyst coating for concrete pavement” (2010) · 232 citations
    Aaron Bivins, Assistant Professor h-index 39
    Notable: “First confirmed detection of SARS-CoV-2 in untreated wastewater in Australia: A proof of concept for the wastewater surveillance of COVID-19 in the community” (2020) · 1,965 citations
    Zhi-Qiang Deng, Humphrey's T. Turner Endowed Professor h-index 35
    Notable: “Early Transmission Dynamics in Wuhan, China, of Novel Coronavirus–Infected Pneumonia” (2020) · 17,962 citations
    Chemical Engineering25 faculty avg h-index 27.3 #6 of 10 in Chemical Engineering
    Vicki Colvin, Dean of LSU College of Engineering, Professor h-index 95
    Notable: “Light-emitting diodes made from cadmium selenide nanocrystals and a semiconducting polymer” (1994) · 4,213 citations
    Ye Xu, Professor, Leon M. Pliner Distinguished Professor h-index 47
    Of Specialization Research Groups EPSCoR Graduate Research Fellowships Facilities REU Program News Give ChE Ye Xu Professor Leon M. Pliner Distinguished Professor Xu Group Website
    Notable: “Universality in Heterogeneous Catalysis” (2002) · 1,398 citations
    Jose Romagnoli, Cain Endowed Chair & Professor h-index 42
    Of Specialization Research Groups EPSCoR Graduate Research Fellowships Facilities REU Program News Give ChE José Romagnoli Cain Endowed Chair & Professor Romagnoli Group Website
    Notable: “Continuous control of a polymerization system with deep reinforcement learning” (2019) · 156 citations
    Kunlun Ding, Associate Professor, Chevron Endowed Professor h-index 37
    Of Specialization Research Groups EPSCoR Graduate Research Fellowships Facilities REU Program News Give ChE Kunlun Ding Associate Professor Chevron Endowed Professor Ding Group Website
    Notable: “Identification of active sites in CO oxidation and water-gas shift over supported Pt catalysts” (2015) · 1,269 citations
    Government22 faculty avg h-index 8.8 #51 of 100 in Political Science
    James Garand, Emogene Pliner Distinguished Professor h-index 30
    Notable: “Explaining Voter Turnout in Latin America, 1980 to 2000” (2004) · 309 citations
    Nichole Bauer, Associate Professor h-index 24
    Notable: “Emotional, Sensitive, and Unfit for Office? Gender Stereotype Activation and Support Female Candidates” (2014) · 366 citations
    Leonard Ray, Associate Professor h-index 14
    Notable: “Measuring party orientations towards European integration: results from an expert survey” (1999) · 497 citations
    Yann Kerevel, Sheldon Beychok Distinguished Professor h-index 14
    Notable: “Explaining the Marginalization of Women in Legislative Institutions” (2013) · 122 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Louisiana State University. Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA reports an overall acceptance rate of 73.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 73.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1180–1320, a class size of 7,912, and a yield of 23.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Louisiana's flagship with legendary football culture (Death Valley stadium). Strong petroleum engineering, agriculture, and veterinary medicine programs. Mike the Tiger lives on campus.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Louisiana State University: key admissions facts

    Louisiana State University's overall acceptance rate is 73.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Louisiana State University's early-round acceptance rate is 73.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Louisiana State University's SAT middle-50% range is 1180–1320 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Louisiana State University is about 3.83 (the most recent Common Data Set). Louisiana State University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 23.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Louisiana State University for families earning under $75,000 is about $11,678 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Louisiana State University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Louisiana State University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $9,234 per year in net price at Louisiana State University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $23,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $14,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Louisiana State University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$9,234
    $30,001–$48,000$11,567
    $48,001–$75,000$14,234
    $75,001–$110,000$18,567
    Over $110,000$23,234
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$8,038
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$24,715
    Room and board$15,142

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Louisiana State University?

    Louisiana State University's overall acceptance rate is 73.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 73.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Louisiana State University?

    Admitted students at Louisiana State University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1180–1320 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.83, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Louisiana State University?

    Getting into Louisiana State University is moderately selective: it admits 73.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Louisiana State University offer early decision or early action?

    Louisiana State University does not offer a binding early-decision or early-action round; applicants apply in the regular round.

    How much does Louisiana State University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Louisiana State University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $11,678 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Louisiana State University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $9,234 per year in net price at Louisiana State University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $23,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $14,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

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