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Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Also known as: LSUS

📍 Shreveport, Louisiana🏛️ Urban Setting👥 2,153 Undergrads🔗 www.lsus.edu

Overview

Louisiana State University-Shreveport is an small public research university in Shreveport, Louisiana. It enrolls about 2,153 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 51%. Graduates earn a median of $47,477 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

51%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,090

515–605

Net Price

$7,022

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

38%

Retention

83%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$47,477

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

50.5%

SAT Average

1,090

ACT Composite

18–24

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200515 – 605 (mid 50%)800

Math

200485 – 590 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

118 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,518

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$7,518

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$19,461

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$7,022

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$5,680
$30,001 – $48,000	$4,836
$48,001 – $75,000	$5,969
$75,001 – $110,000	$10,359
$110,001 +	$15,599

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

29.3%

Academics & Programs

Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers programs across 15 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

45.9%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

13.5%

Psychology

10.9%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

7.2%

Computer & Information Sciences

6.1%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

3.3%

Education

2.8%

Visual & Performing Arts

2.8%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

38%

On-Time (4yr)

21%

Retention (FT)

83%

% Earning >$25K

68%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$38,467

8 years

$43,811

10 years

$47,477

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

80.0%

White

42.5%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

54.9%

Black or African American

27.1%

Asian

1.9%

Hispanic / Latino

0.4%

Two or more races

5.9%

International

4.9%

Gender

Women

56.4%

Men

43.6%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 51%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1090.

How much does Louisiana State University-Shreveport cost?

In-state tuition is $7,518, and out-of-state is $7,518. Average net price after financial aid is $7,022.

What is Louisiana State University-Shreveport known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at Louisiana State University-Shreveport?

The 6-year graduation rate is 38%, and 83% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.