LSU has broken the record for the most accomplished, largest, and most diverse freshman class in the school’s history. This year’s freshman class of 7,038 surpasses last year’s record of 6,690. Vice President of Enrollment Jose Aviles said overall enrollment is also at an all-time high.
“At 35,914 students, the freshman class is the fourth consecutive record-breaking class in terms of number,” said Aviles.
When the vaccine mandate was announced over the summer some feared it would have a negative impact on enrollment, but Aviles said he’s received positive feedback from parents indicating they prefer a school that considers health a priority.
“We were a bit surprised with some of that, but ultimately I think the numbers do in fact reflect that really wasn’t too much of a concern in the final analysis as to whether or not students would come and participate here at LSU,” said Aviles.
In addition to the largest incoming freshman class, Aviles said it’s the most diverse class with almost 19 percent of the students Black and close to 10 percent Hispanic. And their incoming GPA also broke records.
“Presented a grade point average of 3.54 coming out of high school which is the highest grade point average for an entering class at LSU, and the ACT increased slightly to around a 26,” said Aviles.
Aviles credits student recruitment for the record-breaking enrollment, diversity, and attraction of qualified students to the campus.
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