10 Facts About LSU Most People Didn’t Know About

10 Fun LSU Facts That Will Surprise Even the Biggest Tiger Fans

LSU is more than just football, crawfish boils, and purple and gold pride! From a live tiger mascot to an exclusive Cajun French minor, here are 10 fascinating facts about Louisiana’s flagship university that might just surprise you.

1. Tiger Stadium Is a Colossal Roar Machine
With a capacity of 92,400, Tiger Stadium is the seventh-largest on-campus stadium in the country. On game days, it’s not just a stadium—it’s Death Valley, where opposing teams’ dreams go to die.

2. LSU Speaks Cajun French, Y'all!
LSU is one of the few universities in the country to offer a minor in French with an emphasis on Cajun French—a nod to Louisiana’s deep-rooted Acadian heritage.

3. Mike the Tiger Is a Campus Celebrity
More than 100,000 visitors stop by to see Mike VI, LSU’s live tiger mascot, every year. Let’s be honest—he’s the real king of campus.

4. LSU Owns the Land, the Sea, and the Stars
LSU is one of just 24 universities nationwide with land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant designations. That means they’re doing groundbreaking research everywhere—from the bayous to outer space.

5. The Student Body Is as Fierce as the Football Team
LSU's student population is over 41,000, with 32,574 undergraduates as of Fall 2023. And the gender breakdown? 56% female, 44% male—which means the Tigers are a little more queen than king!

6. Admission Stats That Will Make You Think
For the Class of 2025, LSU received 36,561 applications and accepted 25,907 (a 70.9% acceptance rate). Out of those, 7,045 enrolled, making up a 27.2% yield rate.

7. The Average Tiger Is One Smart Cookie
LSU students don’t just party in Death Valley—they bring the brains, too! The average admitted student has a GPA of 3.5 - 4.1, an ACT score of 23 - 29, and an SAT total score of 1130 - 1310.

8. LSU’s Research Is Out of This World—Literally
LSU is a big name in astrophysics, chemistry, and coastal geology, with scientists working on everything from black holes to protecting Louisiana’s disappearing coast.

9. The Best Tiger Fans in the Country
It’s no secret that LSU fans are some of the loudest and proudest—and not just in football! From baseball to gymnastics, the Tiger Nation shows up and shows out every time.

10. LSU Was Once Home to a Pentagon Codebreaker
Ever heard of Dorothy Whitehead? She was an LSU graduate who helped break enemy codes during WWII—proving that Tigers aren’t just fierce, they’re brilliant, too!