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Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

LSU's Baton Rouge Computer Science BS offers routes in areas including cybersecurity, software engineering and data science.

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LSU's Baton Rouge Computer Science BS offers routes in areas including cybersecurity, software engineering and data science. This guide concerns the main university's on-campus degree, not LSU Alexandria, an online degree or a separate LSU Global package.

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  1. BS Computer Science — College of Engineering, Baton Rouge campus
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Academic eligibility

  • International first-year guidance requires completed secondary study with at least a B/3.0 academic average and official records.
  • For 2027 first-year entry, SAT/ACT submission is required below a 3.5 cumulative weighted high-school GPA and optional at 3.5 or above.
  • LSU assesses overseas qualifications and the full academic record.

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Language requirements

  • International undergraduate entry normally requires IELTS 6.5 or an approved equivalent; satisfy the applicable English evidence requirement separately from academic testing.

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Study intakes

  • Fall is the main first-year planning route.
  • Spring and summer entry require confirmation of the international timetable and programme availability.

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Application deadlines

  • The current 2027 first-year campaign lists 1 December scholarship priority and 1 February Regular Decision.
  • Confirm the international document and I-20 cut-off before relying on these general dates: the international page's separate closing-date table still names 2025 and does not establish spring/summer 2027 deadlines.

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International tuition

  • For fall 2026, a nonresident undergraduate in Computer Science's Tier 2 at 15 credits is billed US$14,825.75 for tuition and standard mandatory fees for that semester.
  • F/J students additionally pay US$50 International Student Status Compliance and US$10 Global Community fees each semester.
  • The 2026/27 annual international health plan is US$3,880 unless waived.
  • Housing, meals, books and other applicable charges are separate.
  • Spring 2027 rates were labelled preliminary; do not double the fall bill into a guaranteed annual total.

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Scholarships & funding

  • LSU reports no international-specific scholarship programme.
  • Traditional freshman merit eligibility for international applicants includes attendance at a US high school or an American school abroad.
  • Eligible Ogden Honors applicants may compete for Stamps or Chancellor's awards; the fall-2027 priority is 1 December 2026.
  • Selection and full eligibility must be confirmed, not assumed from GPA alone.

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What can international students study at Louisiana State University?

Selected programme options include BS Computer Science — College of Engineering, Baton Rouge campus. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Louisiana State University?

International first-year guidance requires completed secondary study with at least a B/3.0 academic average and official records. For 2027 first-year entry, SAT/ACT submission is required below a 3.5 cumulative weighted high-school GPA and optional at 3.5 or above. LSU assesses overseas qualifications and the full academic record. International undergraduate entry normally requires IELTS 6.5 or an approved equivalent; satisfy the applicable English evidence requirement separately from academic testing.

How much are international tuition fees at Louisiana State University?

For fall 2026, a nonresident undergraduate in Computer Science's Tier 2 at 15 credits is billed US$14,825.75 for tuition and standard mandatory fees for that semester. F/J students additionally pay US$50 International Student Status Compliance and US$10 Global Community fees each semester. The 2026/27 annual international health plan is US$3,880 unless waived. Housing, meals, books and other applicable charges are separate. Spring 2027 rates were labelled preliminary; do not double the fall bill into a guaranteed annual total. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Louisiana State University?

The current 2027 first-year campaign lists 1 December scholarship priority and 1 February Regular Decision. Confirm the international document and I-20 cut-off before relying on these general dates: the international page's separate closing-date table still names 2025 and does not establish spring/summer 2027 deadlines. Fall is the main first-year planning route. Spring and summer entry require confirmation of the international timetable and programme availability. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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