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Freshman Admission
There are three main factors applicants must have to increase the likelihood of being accepted to LSU. Incoming freshman must have completed at least 18 units of college-preparatory classes and achieved a minimum gpa of 3.0. In addition, applicants must have a minimum SAT score of 1030 (Critical Reading and Math) or a composite ACT score of at least 22.
All students admitted to LSU must be eligible to enroll in university-level courses in English and mathematics. LSU requires a minimum ACT English sub-score of 18 or SAT critical reading score of 450, and a minimum ACT math sub-score of 19 or SAT math score of 460.
Preference for admission to LSU will be given to those students whose credentials indicate the greatest promise of academic success. Admission decisions are based, in part, upon meeting the needs and capacity requirements of LSU.
College-Preparatory Course Work for Admission to LSU |
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# of Units |
High School Courses |
| 4 | English Composition & Literature English I, II, III, and IV |
| 3 | Mathematics (Four units are strongly recommended.) One unit of Algebra I One unit of Algebra II One additional unit consisting of courses such as geometry, trigonometry, Advanced Mathematics I or II, precalculus, calculus, Algebra III, probability and statistics, discrete mathematics, Applied Mathematics III, or Integrated Math III |
| 3 | Natural Sciences One unit of biology One unit of chemistry One unit of physics |
| 3 | Social Studies One unit in American history One unit in world history, world geography, or history of western civilization One unit consisting of civics, free enterprise, economics, or American government |
| 2 | Foreign Language Two units in a single language |
| 1 | Math/Science Elective Additional unit of math or natural science, such as Geometry, Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Algebra III, Probability & Statistics, Discrete Math, Applied Math III, Advanced Math I or II, Integrated Math III, or Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics II, or Physics for Technology. LSU will accept, as one unit of the requirement, two units of agriscience for one unit of natural science. |
| 0.5 | Computer Studies One half unit in Computer Studies or substitute one half unit from any of the above. |
| 1.5 | Additional Courses One-and-one-half units from the categories above and/or certain courses in the visual and performing arts. These units may be from advanced course work in the arts, e.g., fine arts survey, Art III, Art IV, advanced band, applied music, advanced chorus, Dance III, jazz ensemble, Music Theory II, advanced orchestra, wind ensemble, or Studio Piano III. LSU will accept, as one unit of this requirement, two units of basic performance courses in music, dance, theater, or studio art. |
| *Note: For automatic admission to LSU, an applicant’s high school academic grade-point average (gpa*) is calculated solely on the basis of the academic units shown in Table I, using the standard 4.00 maximum scale (“A” = 4; “B”=3; “C”=2; “D”=1; “F”=0). The weighted scholastic gpa is considered in the holistic review. | |
Writing Assessments for ACT and/or SAT required
Applicants for first-year admission to LSU will be required to submit the writing assessment portion of the SAT or ACT. For more information on the writing assessments, visit the College Board (SAT) and/or ACT Web sites.
Additional Factors for Admission
The Admissions Committee will review qualifications and application packages to determine whether additional predictors of success exist as a basis for admission. Other factors such as choice of degree program, rank in class, credit in advanced placement and honors courses, pattern and quality of courses, grade trends, educational objectives, extracurricular activities, and school recommendations will be considered in the admissions process.
Early Admission Program
The Early Admission Program permits high school students who have not completed requirements for a high school diploma to apply for admission to LSU as regular students, provided they fulfill these minimum requirements:
- 15 units of high school credit, including three units of English
- an overall gpa of 3.0
- and a composite score of 28 ACT/1260 SAT.
A limited number of students are selected from those who meet these requirements. Among the considerations in selection are maturity, rank in class, grades, recommendation of the high school principal and others, and additional evidence of scholarly achievement.
See the Freshman/Dual Application Checklist for detailed instructions.
Undergraduate Admissions
1146 Pleasant Hall • Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: 225-578-1175 • Fax: 225-578-4433
admissions@lsu.edu