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

Visit athletics site

NCAA Division I FBS

Division

30,594

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

73%

Acceptance

69%

Graduation

85%

Retention

LSU is a NCAA Division I FBS program competing in the SEC. Located in Baton Rouge, LA with an enrollment of 30,594 students. Average GPA: 3.5. Acceptance rate: 73%. Graduation rate: 69%. Urban campus setting. Warm climate. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.

Last updated: April 2026

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 all sports

See all 4 coaches with emails, phone numbers, and social media

Your Fit Score for LSU

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.

Get your personalized Fit Score for LSU

Find out how you match across 5 dimensions in 60 seconds

Get My Free Fit Score

Free forever · No credit card · 60-second setup

What you unlock with a free account:

✓ AI-powered Fit Score across 5 dimensions for LSU
✓ Coach contact info including emails, phone numbers, and social media
✓ Your Top 5 best-fit programs across 1,900+ schools
✓ Sport-specific recruiting calendar with key deadlines
✓ Athlete profile builder to showcase your stats to coaches

Similar FBS Programs in LA

Tulane

New Orleans, LA · FBS

Louisiana Monroe

Monroe, LA · FBS

Louisiana

Lafayette, LA · FBS

Browse all FBS programs →

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. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, LSU has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.

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

RawRecruit covers FBS programs across football, men's and women's basketball, and men's and women's track & field. Create a free account to see your personalized Fit Score for LSU.