First Year Students | Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA)

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First Time Freshman

Starting college for the first time? We’re here to guide you through every step of applying to LSUA. Explore admission requirements, deadlines, and resources designed to help you begin your journey with confidence.

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Admissions Requirements

TOPS University or JumpStart students can be admissible by having the following GPA and TEST SCORE combinations.

Cumulative GPA

2.0 or greater

Core GPA

TOPS - 2.0 or greater

JUMP - 2.5 or greater

Test Score

ONE of the following:

ACT English - 16
ACT Math - 17
SAT ERW - 470
SAT Math - 470

LSUA is Test Optional!

Students who apply to LSUA may no longer have to submit a standardized test score (ACT/SAT) for admissions. Although not required for admission, we highly encourage students to submit scores. ACT & SAT scores are used for scholarship consideration. As a selective admissions institution, LSUA offers multiple pathways to allow students the opportunity to become an LSUA General. We encourage all students interested in attending LSUA to apply and let our Admissions Recruiters assist you through the admissions journey.

Test-Optional Admissions Criteria

Applicants will be considered for test-optional admissions based on the criteria below. Students who do not meet the criteria will need to submit an official test score (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer) to assist in their admissions review.

Academic Transcript Evaluation: Students with a minimum of a 2.75 Overall High School GPA and completion of the Louisiana TOPS University Curriculum.
Academic Transcript Evaluation: Students with a minimum of a 3.0 Overall High School GPA and completion of the Louisiana Jumpstart Curriculum.
Dual Credit completion: Students who have completed 12 dual enrollment credits and have a 2.25 cumulative GPA.

Test Optional admission requirements

TOPS University or JumpStart using our test-optional policy can be admissible by having the following GPA combination. This would require no TEST SCORE for admissions.

Cumulative GPA

2.75 or greater

Core GPA

TOPS - 2.0 or greater

JUMP - 2.5 or greater

Who is considered a freshman?

High school graduates who have not attended a technical, community college or university.
Students who have received college credits while in high school through dual enrollment, AP, or IB programs and have not attended college after high school graduation.

Should I still send all of my test scores to LSUA?

Yes! Here at LSUA providing standardized test scores can only help students. Test scores (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer) help students qualify for Academic Scholarships, receive college credit, and place into required classes. Students enrolled in 100% online programs are not eligible for scholarships.

Not a resident of Louisiana?

If the answer is Yes and you will be an on-campus student, LSUA offers multiple options to assist with the cost of Out-of-State Tuition.

Out-of-State Fee Waiver: For entering Freshmen, students must have a 2.25 cumulative High School GPA and a minimum 21 ACT or 1030 SAT score and be eligible for College Level English and Mathematics.
Four-Star Promise: Residents of the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas are eligible for an Out-of-State Fee Waiver as long as they apply for admissions by May 1 for the Fall semester or October 1 for the Spring/Summer semester.