Established in 1860, the Louisiana State University is a public research institution with 15 colleges and schools spread over several campuses, with its main campus located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

In 2022, with 37,354 students enrolled in 330 programs, the university awarded 4,946 bachelor’s and 2,796 master’s, doctoral and other professional degrees.

Louisiana State University acceptance rate in 2022 is 74%, while the athletics graduation success rate stands at 89% success rate as of 2021.

Louisiana State University is home to the Fighting Tigers football team, which plays its home games at the Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.