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LSU president says record enrollments, rising research, and out‑of‑state tuition are central to campus finances
Summary
LSU President William Tate told the House Appropriations Committee LSU system hit enrollment records and research dollars grew, but warned the university competes nationally for top students and relies on out‑of‑state tuition to subsidize in‑state priorities
LSU President William Tate told the House Committee on Appropriations that LSU’s system is recording consecutive enrollment highs and a rise in research activity, while also warning the committee the university competes for top students with better‑funded peers in other states.
Tate described FY25 as an "all‑time system high" for total students and highlighted growth at several LSU campuses. "Since 2017 nearly 80% of the high‑achieving students ... 32% of all high school grads who are eligible for TOPS enrolled at the a and m campus," Tate said, flagging the school’s role in attracting and retaining high‑performing students.
Why it matters: Tate framed LSU’s budget and admissions strategy as a business model that uses out‑of‑state tuition revenue to support in‑state students and campus operations.…
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