Question 1

How much does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College spend on research?

Accepted Answer

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College reported $384M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.

Question 2

Where does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College rank nationally for research spending?

Accepted Answer

#81 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #1 of 6 in Louisiana.

Question 3

Is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College an R1 university?

Accepted Answer

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.

Rank	University	State	Tier	R&D
78	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	NE	R1	$392M
79	University of Connecticut Med	CT	R1	$390M
80	The Rockefeller University	NY	R2	$385M
81	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Med	LA	R1	$384M
82	Washington State University Med	WA	R1	$379M
83	The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Med	TX	R1	$374M
84	Dartmouth College Med	NH	R1	$367M

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