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Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LouisianaLouisiana State University admissions website ↗
Applies via: Common App
Homeschool test policyRequired below 3.5 GPA; optional at 3.5+ (2027 entry)Applicants with a weighted HS GPA below 3.5 must submit ACT/SAT for 2027 entry (optional at 3.5+). Beginning Summer 2028 entry, scores are required for all applicants. No minimum score.
Next deadlineDec 1, 2026
Application deadlines
December 1, 2026
Scholarship Priority
Scholarship priority (Common App doubles as scholarship app)
February 1, 2027
Regular Decision
Quick facts
Acceptance rate—
ACT / SATRequired below 3.5 GPA; optional at 3.5+ (2027 entry)
Letters of rec0 (not required)
Institution typepublic
Application fee$50
Applicant guide
Homeschooled applicants follow the same first-year process. Note LSU's testing policy: applicants with a recalculated weighted GPA below 3.5 must submit an ACT or SAT score for 2027 entry (optional at 3.5+); beginning with Summer 2028 entry, all applicants must submit scores. The Louisiana Board of Regents flagship standards also provide an ACT 25 admission route.
Last updated 7/17/2026