Louisiana State University-Alexandria

Louisiana State University-Alexandria is a public four-year institution located in Alexandria, Louisiana, in a rural fringe campus setting. The university enrolls 5,032 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 40.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 36% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 68% (IPEDS 2023).

The institution offers career-focused programs in healthcare and health administration at multiple credential levels. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both the associate and certificate levels, Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer (certificate), Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (certificate), and Long Term Care Administration/Management at the associate level.

Located in Alexandria in central Louisiana, LSU-Alexandria serves students from Rapides Parish and the surrounding region. As part of the Louisiana State University system, the institution combines university affiliation with a practical, career-oriented program mix suited to regional healthcare workforce needs.