Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University (LSU) officially known as Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is a public research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The university opened in 1860 and is one of the premier Research Universities in the South.

LSU is the state’s flagship university and has more than 100 student organizations, 194 undergraduate and graduate/professional degrees. LSU is ranked #153 and in top tier for “Best National Universities” for the 11th-straight year and is the only public university in Louisiana ranked in the top tier by U.S. News & World Report. LSU is ranked 72th among public universities and 35th among flagship universities nationwide.

Moreover, LSU is one of only eight universities in US with dental, law, veterinary, medical, and elite MBA programs. The LSU Law Center has been ranked the #8 Best Value Law School in the nation in the 2015 rankings by The National Jurist magazine. Additionally, LSU Theatre Ranked No. 2 in the country among public universities. LSU has 16 colleges and schools. LSU Online & Continuing Education offers more than 100 online degrees and certificates which can help jobseeker and employers to upskills, reskills in career and retain their current workforce.