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Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Score Requirements
Louisiana State University has an average SAT score of 1250, with a range of 1180 at the 25th percentile and 1320 at the 75th percentile. For the ACT, the average score is 27, with the 25th percentile at 24 and the 75th percentile at 30. The university does not disclose a weighted GPA average, but the unweighted average GPA is 3.83, with a 25th percentile of 3.3 and a 75th percentile of 3.85. The average IELTS score is 6.5, while the average TOEFL score is 79, and the average Duolingo score is 100.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Louisiana State University reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.83 for incoming undergraduates. The 25th percentile of admitted students has an unweighted GPA of 3.3, while the 75th percentile stands at 3.85. Data for the weighted GPA average, 25th percentile, and 75th percentile is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1180-1320
Average: 1250
Submitting SAT: 7%
Math: 580-660
Reading: 600-680
Louisiana State University has an average SAT score of 1250, with the 25th percentile at 1180 and the 75th percentile at 1320. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 580 and the 75th percentile is 660. In the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) section, the 25th percentile score is 600 while the 75th percentile is 680. Notably, only 7% of students submit SAT scores for admissions.
More DetailsACT Requirements
24-30
Average: 27
Submitting ACT: 40%
Math: 23-28
English: 24-32
Reading: -
Science: -
Louisiana State University's average ACT score is 27, with a 25th percentile score of 24 and a 75th percentile score of 30. For the math component, the 25th percentile is at 23 and the 75th percentile is 28. In English, the 25th percentile is 24, while the 75th percentile is 32. The university reports that 40% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application. Data for the reading and science components is not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Louisiana State University's TOEFL requirements for undergraduate admissions specify an average score of 79, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles also at 79. The minimum acceptable score is the same at 79. There is no disclosed data for the individual component scores in listening, reading, speaking, or writing.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Louisiana State University does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means considering the highest scores from different test dates for admission decisions. Since LSU does not allow this practice, they evaluate applicants based only on their best single test score from a single test date.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Louisiana State University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. It also allows self-reporting of scores, which enables applicants to provide their own test results directly on the application without needing official submissions. Currently, 7% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 40% submit ACT scores, suggesting that some students choose to submit both since the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
33-37
Average: 35
Louisiana State University has an average IB score of 35, with a 25th percentile score of 33 and a 75th percentile score of 37. For recommended higher-level subjects, the university suggests Biology, Chemistry, Math AA, and Psychology, while for standard-level subjects, English B, Business and Management, and History are recommended.
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