Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University is the flagship public university of Louisiana, in Baton Rouge. Unithink works with its undergraduate admissions. International first-year applicants need the equivalent of a US high school diploma with a B (3.0) academic average. LSU publishes clear English score minimums and estimates 2026-27 non-resident tuition and fees at about $29,562 a year.
- Fees₹28.1 lakh a year
- To get inClass 12 marks needed
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG | USD 29,562 / year | about ₹28.1 lakh | undergraduate non-resident tuition and fees, 2026-27 estimate at 15 credit hours; housing $10,300, meal plan $5,584; total $45,446 |
Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After Class 12 (UG)
- Equivalent of a US high school diploma with an academic average of 3.0 (B) or better, excluding PE, vocational, religion, art and music. Complete official secondary records. ACT or SAT strongly encouraged.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL
- 79 iBT / 550 paper-based
- DUOLINGO
- 100
- WAIVER
- US high school diploma after four years in the US, US bachelor's degree, SAT EBRW 500 or ACT English 18, qualifying US transfer credit, or secondary/tertiary education in a primarily English-speaking country. Non-exempt admits take an English placement test.
- Tests
- ACT or SAT strongly encouraged.
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- Computer ScienceUG
- Mechanical EngineeringUG
- AccountingUG
- MarketingUG
- Biological SciencesUG
ApplyHow and when to apply
Route: LSU application
Application fee: $50 non-refundable application fee
After you graduateWork after study
US F-1 Optional Practical Training: up to 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible STEM degrees with an E-Verify employer (studyinthestates.dhs.gov).
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Louisiana State University is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.
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