Established in 1961, Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a non-profit public state liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Alexandria (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Louisiana. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 61 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LSUA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.