A written account of college recruiting visits to Cambridge High School Campus for those that can’t attend
By The Compass Center at Cambridge High School
School: LSU Date of Visit: 9/19/2013
Admissions Rep. Name: Warren Quiretz (LSU Class of ’08)
Email: wquires@lsu.edu
Telephone: 404-368-6046 (office), 225-578-1075 (cell)
Last year’s Freshman Profile: Applications 25,000, Enrolled 5,501
Average ACT composite score – 25.4, Average SAT score - 1143
Students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries
Female 52%, Male 48%
Min Requirement for Automatic Admission:
 3.0 GPA
 19 HS Credits
 1030 SAT (critical reading & math combined)/22 ACT composite
 SAT critical reading score of 450 (ACT English subscore of 18)
 SAT math score of 460 (ACT math subscore of 19)
Freshman to sophomore
retention rate 83%
Can also qualify under Holistic Admission:
High GPA with Low Test Scores or Vice Versa
GPA -How is it calculated? Core classes
ACT/SAT - No Super Score, but if you keep taking the test an improving, you can keep submitting the scores to possibly
qualify for a scholarship (even after you’ve been admitted)
Rigor/What are the average AP requirements? Ø AP Required, considers total HS record, rigor, grades, test scores,
objectives, leadership & experience
Most popular majors at this school: More than 235 majors. Academic Programs include: Agriculture, Art & Design,
Business, The Coast & Environment, Engineering, Human Sciences & Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mass
Communication, Music & Dramatic Arts, Science, and Advising & Counseling
Special successes the school is known for: Top Ranked for Best Value
Scholarships: Are there any specific to our area or for Georgia students? Can qualify for following:
 Flagship Scholars Award: $20,500 per year ACT min 33, SAT min** 1440, GPA min 3.0 in core classes
 LSU Academic Scholars Award: $15,500 per year ACT min 30, SAT min** 1330, GPA min 3.0 in core classes
 Tiger Excellence Scholars Award: $7,650 per year ACT min 28, SAT min** 1250, GPA min 3.0 in core classes
**SAT min does not include writing portion
What is the Total cost of Attendance?
Tuition & Fees
Housing & Meal Plan*
Total Per Year (Two Semesters)
In-State
$7,829
$10,804
$18,633
Out of State
$25,735
$10,804
$36,539
*Includes most expensive housing and meal plan options, most students will pay less.
When are scholarship deadlines? November 15th
Upcoming on-Campus visit dates not to be missed? On going
Is there a “Scholar Day” for Honors bound students? No
When are application deadlines? Rolling Admissions, No Early Admissions
Is an essay required for all decision options? No (Essay only required for Honors Program)
NCAA Criteria – SEC Division I
Do freshmen live on campus? There are 7 housing options but it is not required
What is the total undergraduate enrollment? 24,000 (Total 30,000)
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Located in Baton Rouge (state capital & largest city in state)
2,000 acres lake front and Mississippi River in back
Campus has a similar feel to UGA (in College Recruiters opinion)
17 dorms, co-ed by floor with living and learning opportunities
Costs average of $3,641 less per year than out-of-state tuition at universities nationwide & $2,200 less for in-state
Honors Program (need 1 Honors class per semester)
Study Abroad Program – classes offered on every continent
College of Art & Design has been #1 in US for past 6 years
College of Business top in SEC, top 25 in US
Petroleum Engineering #1 in US
Part of the Academic Common Market – pay in-state tuition if you major is not offered at an in-state school
450 Organizations ranging from sport clubs to service clubs to Greek life
524 miles from Atlanta, approx 7 ½ hours by car
Bengals Beyond the Bayou – program for out-of-state students to help them adjust
Named one of the top 20 Best Campuses (Campus as a Work of Art) and has been the setting for 6 Hollywood films
Washers & Dryers in dorms are high tech – send you a text message when your load is done
Big Rec Center - includes a lazy river that spells out L-S-U
Plenty of activities - Baton Rouge has the largest mall in the state
Week off for Mardi Gras