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Louisiana State University of Alexandria

LSU Alexandria · Alexandria, Louisiana, United States

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a public undergraduate university in Alexandria, Louisiana, and a premier regional institution of the LSU System. LSUA is widely celebrated for nursing, allied health, business administration, and teacher education.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1960
Student Population
4,400+
International Ratio
4%
Academic Staff
170+
Location
Alexandria, Louisiana, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

LSUA provides student-centered bachelor's degree education with small classes and applied clinical instruction. The School of Nursing is renowned for industry-leading NCLEX pass rates, while the College of Business prepares leaders in agricultural business, management, and accounting.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Undergraduate admissions require high school core GPA of 2.0 or higher, completion of Louisiana TOPS high school curriculum, and ACT/SAT scores or test-optional evaluation pathways.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Paul Coreil

Chancellor and Natural Resources Scholar
Office of the Chancellor

Dr. Paul Coreil serves as Chancellor of LSU Alexandria, overseeing unprecedented enrollment growth, new student housing construction, and the modern Martin Fami...

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Dr. Catherine Cormier

Director of the School of Nursing and Professor
School of Nursing

Dr. Catherine Cormier is a recognized leader in nursing education who directs curriculum accreditation, hospital clinical partnerships, and healthcare workforce...

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Dr. Randall Dupont

Dean of the College of Business and Professor of Management
College of Business

Dr. Randall Dupont researches regional economic indices, consumer confidence metrics, small business development, and agricultural business modeling....

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with Louisiana State University of Alexandria. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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