Louisiana State University - Alexandria
Louisiana State University-Alexandria (LSUA) is located in Alexandria, Louisiana. This school is a public university that offers its students many different undergraduate degrees in various areas of study. It is part of the LSU System and was established back in 1959. LSUA currently serves over 3,300 students and it boasts an incredibly beautiful campus. Students will be able to enjoy the majestic oak trees that date all the way back to the 19th century. This school offers more than just aesthetic appeal though, as it is capable of giving students a fantastic academic experience. Students will be able to earn various bachelor and associate degrees at this fine school.
LSUA has a renowned nursing program that will allow students to pursue associates and bachelors of science in nursing. There is also an RN-to-BSN bridge program offered 100% online. The BSN program at LSUA is designed to be helpful to the working RN and will allow nurses to broaden their career prospects. LSUA has a nursing program that is held in high esteem throughout the state and many people in Louisiana seek this school out specifically when looking to achieve a bachelor degree. Nurses from LSUA have a high rate of success and go on to find employment in their field very easily.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students3,372 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 67 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 15 |
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Natchez Campus
64 miles away |
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
71 miles away |
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McNeese State University
84 miles away |
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Southern University and A & M College
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Alcorn State University
89 miles away |
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Louisiana Tech University
94 miles away |
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Grambling State University
95 miles away |
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University of Louisiana at Monroe
95 miles away |
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Louisiana State University-Shreveport
115 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1960 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1966 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 02/01/2011 - Current |
Admission
31%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 790 to 1120 |
| ACT | 18 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $277/credit | |
| In State Students | $277/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $580/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $12,465 | $12,465 | $26,100 |
| ADN | 70 | $19,390 | $19,390 | $40,600 |
| BSN | 125 | $34,625 | $34,625 | $72,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of Louisiana State University - Alexandria's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 52% | $4,242 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $1,090 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 54% | $3,282 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 64% | $1,174 |
| Federal Student Loans | 51% | $5,406 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$8,853
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,356 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,498 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,425 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,993 |
| Over $110,000$12,150 |
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Student Population
3,372
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,230
Women
1,142
Men
55%
Full-time
45%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
64% |
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Black/African American |
17% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.
