Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge

  • #901-950 QS Global World Ranking
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 33,166Total Students
  • 2,100Faculty
  • 1,511Int'l Students

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As Louisiana's Flagship University, LSU's spectacular campus environment, internationally renowned faculty, state-of-the-art research facilities, and supportive academic climate attracts highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students and challenges them to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development. LSU provides students with wide-ranging opportunities for unparalleled faculty instruction, hands-on research, community engagement, study abroad, student leadership, and national championship athletics. LSU provides an affordable, first-rate education that combines the advantages of a top-tier university with the student-focus of a smaller campus. Our broad array of academic studies accompanies extensive individual support services, reflecting LSU's commitment to student success.

About

As Louisiana's Flagship University, LSU's spectacular campus environment, internationally renowned faculty, state-of-the-art research facilities, and supportive academic climate attracts highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students and challenges them to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development. LSU provides students with wide-ranging opportunities for unparalleled faculty instruction, hands-on research, community engagement, study abroad, student leadership, and national championship athletics. LSU provides an affordable, first-rate education that combines the advantages of a top-tier university with the student-focus of a smaller campus. Our broad array of academic studies accompanies extensive individual support services, reflecting LSU's commitment to student success.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #501- 550
  • 2014
    #501-550
  • 2015
    #501-550
  • 2016
    #601-650
  • 2017
    #651-700
  • 2018
    #651-700
  • 2019
    #651-700
  • 2020
    #651-700
  • 2021
    #701-750
  • 2022
    #801-1000
  • 2023
    #801-1000
  • 2024
    #801-850
  • 2025
    #901-950

Student & Staff

Total students
33,166

15%
85%

International students
1,511

68%
32%

Total faculty staff
2,100

142
1958

Total students
33,166

15%
85%

International students
1,511

68%
32%

Total faculty staff
2,100

1958
142
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Campus locations

Louisiana State University,

Baton Rouge , Baton Rouge , Louisiana , United States , 70803

102 Design Building,

102 Design Building , Baton Rouge , Louisiana , United States , 70803

106 Martin D. Woodin Hall,

106 Martin D. Woodin Hall , Baton Rouge , Louisiana , United States , 70803

124 Hatcher Hall,

124 Hatcher Hall , Baton Rouge , Louisiana , United States , 70803

132 Hodges Hall,

132 Hodges Hall , Baton Rouge , Louisiana , United States , 70803

136 Atkinson Hall,

136 Atkinson Hall , Baton Rouge , Louisiana , United States , 70803

191 Music and Dramatic Arts Building,

191 Music and Dramatic Arts Building , Baton Rouge , Louisiana , United States , 70803

221 Peabody Hall,

221 Peabody Hall , Baton Rouge , Louisiana , United States , 70803

4005 Nicholson Drive Extension,

4005 Nicholson Drive Extension , Baton Rouge , Louisiana , United States , 70803

Coast and Environment Building,

Coast and Environment Building , Baton Rouge , Louisiana , United States , 70803

LSU Alexandria,

8100 Highway 71 , South Alexandria , Louisiana , United States , 71302

LSU Eunice,

Eunice , Eunice , Louisiana , United States , 70535

LSU Shreveport,

1 University Pl , Shreveport , Louisiana , United States , 71115

Mass Communication Journalism Building,

Mass Communication Journalism Building , Baton Rouge , Louisiana , United States , 70803

Patrick F. Taylor Hall,

Patrick F. Taylor Hall , Baton Rouge , Louisiana , United States , 70803

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