| Motto | (none) |
|---|---|
| Type | Public coeducational |
| Established | 1860 |
| Chancellor | Sean O'Keefe |
Administrative staff | 1,308 |
| Undergraduates | 26,397 |
| Postgraduates | 5,164 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Sports teams | Tigers |
| Colors | Purple & Gold |
| Mascot | Mike, a Bengal tiger |
| Website | www.lsu.edu |