Louisiana
State
University
(Baton Rouge)
Wanna be a Fighting Tiger?
Brochure Talk
• LSU is the flagship institution of the state
of Louisiana and is one of only 21
universities nationwide holding landgrant, sea-grant and space-grant
status.
• Since 1860, LSU has served the people
of Louisiana, the region, the nation,
and the world through education,
research, and public service.
Fast Facts!
• Founded by the Louisiana General
Assembly in 1853, with the first session
beginning January 2, 1860
• Enrollment is more than 30,000
students, including more than 1,700
international students and about 5,000
graduate students.
• LSU's mascot, Mike V, is a Royal Bengal
Tiger.
• The University moved to its present
location in 1926, the fourth move since
its inception in 1860.
Famous LSU Alumni
• Carlos Roberto Flores,
former president of
Honduras
• Shaquille O'Neal,
center for the Miami
Heat
• Harry J. Longwell, Sr.,
vice-president of
ExxonMobil U.S.A.
• Seven LSU petroleum
engineering alumni are
heads of major oil
companies.
LSU Football
GEAUX TIGERS!
• The 2007 National
Champion LSU
football team
entered the 2008
season with 693
victories, the 12th
most in NCAA history
• The football team
has won 13
conference
championships in 13
different
conferences
Other LSU Sports
• One of the best athletics
programs in the country
• 14 varsity teams (5 men’s,
7 women’s, 2 co-ed)
• Rivals with Ole Miss,
Tulane, Alabama,
Arkansas, and Auburn
• National Championships
– Baseball: 5 since 1991
– Men’s Track: 6 since 1933
– Women’s Indoor Track: 25
since 1987
LSU Activities
• Student Recreation Center and Intramural
Sports
• Classes: Dance, Art, Music, Food, etc.
• LSU Theater and Music
• Museums
• Student Organizations:
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STRIPES (Freshmen Retreat)
Cultural Organizations
Sororities and Fraternities
Alternative Spring Break
Ministry Organizations
Habitat for Humanity
Dance Organization
Student Government
Sports Clubs
Rec Center
Academics
• Offers numerous degrees in all fields –
Business, Science, Math, Agriculture, Liberal
Arts, Family/Child/Consumer Services,
Education, Art, Engineering, Communication,
Graduate Programs
• Considered a Top Tier School by U.S. News
and World Report
• Average ACT of incoming freshmen: 25.3
• Has one of the best business programs in the
country, according to Entrepreneur Magazine
Admissions
• 3 main factors for
admission:
– At least 18 units of
college-prep
classes
– Minimum GPA of 3.0
– Minimum SAT score
of 1030 or ACT score
of at least 22
Admissions cont.
• Writing assessment portion of SAT or ACT
• Other factors also considered:
– choice of degree program
– rank in class
– credit in advanced placement and honors
courses
– pattern and quality of courses
– grade trends
– extracurricular activities
– school recommendations
$$ How Much Does it Cost?
Tuition and Fees
• About $2,500 per semester in tuition and fees
• Housing (room and board) expenses can vary
• Scholarships and Financial Aid
(www/lsu.edu/financialaid)
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
How to Apply
• Visit the campus, call admissions
counselors, talk to current students
• Keep a checklist
• Application Deadline: For Fall 2008
(this year), the deadline was April
15th
• $40 application fee (sometimes this
can be waved)
• Apply online
• Ask questions, do your research!