What division is LSU?

LSU competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the SEC.

What GPA do you need for LSU?

The average GPA at LSU is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

LSU has an enrollment of approximately 30,594 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at LSU?

LSU has an acceptance rate of 73%.

How do I get recruited to play at LSU?

To get recruited at LSU, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against LSU's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

LSU

Baton Rouge, LAFBSSEC

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

30,594

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

73%

Acceptance

69%

Graduation

85%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

LSU is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the SEC, located in Baton Rouge, LA. We map basketball and track & field at LSU, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Graduation

69%

Acceptance

73%

Student:Faculty

21:1

Avg SAT

1,248

Retention

85%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$49,218

Coaching Staff4 coaches across basketball and track & field

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How well do you match with LSU? Our AI compares your athletic profile, academics, and preferences against this program's recruiting history and campus culture.

Why this exists

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About LSU Athletics

LSU is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Baton Rouge, LA, competing in the SEC. With an enrollment of 30,594 students, LSU offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map basketball and track & field at LSU with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at LSU is 3.5. The school maintains a 69% graduation rate.

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