Louisiana State University is a public university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was founded in 1859 and opened in 1860, but closed later that year due to the Civil War. Tuition and required fees vary by semester, with the most expensive semester being Fall at $3,322.30 for tuition and $549.45 for required fees. The document discusses the author's intended major in education and reasons for wanting to attend LSU, which include its proximity to home and high ranking.

2. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY INTRODUCTION
Name: Louisiana State University
Address: Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Telephone Number(s): (225) 578-3202
Website: http://www.lsu.edu/

3. HISTORY
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1859 main building is complete near Pineville
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January 1860 LSU opened with 5 professors and 19 cadets
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Closed June 30, 1860 because of the Civil War
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1863 Professor William A. Seany becomes super intendant
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1865 Civil War ends

4. TUITION AND REQUIRED FEES
Fall
Spring
Tuition $3,322.30
$3,308.55
Require
d Fees
$549.45
$545.70
Summer
Winter
Tuition $2415.80
$1,527
Require
d Fees
$124
$277.20

5. • Bachelo
r degree
• Master
degree
• Doctor

6. YOUR MAJOR PROGRAM
I will study and ultimately get my degree in
education.

8. OTHER INTERESTING INFORMATION
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LSU’s presidents were military generals
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Only University with live tiger mascot
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College of education is the largest in the state
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Had a haunting- couple got into an argument, the girlfriend shot the
boyfriend, but he survived and ran to another dorm; the girl committed
suicide, strange noises and sightings have been reported

9. WHY DO YOU WANT TO ATTEND THIS
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
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Close to home
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Highly ranked
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I can still see my family anytime