LSU more than a lazy river
By Karen Hott, March 2026
Fast facts for
LSU
Located in:
Baton Rouge, LA
Number of students:
34,240 undergraduate
Acceptance rate:
73% of applicants
Type:
Public
Test Policy:
SAT or ACT Required
Test Policy Details:
test-optional for 2027 with 3.5W GPA
This blog post is about a specific college or university, so we've included some key details right up top. These facts were last updated March 23, 2026.