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Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 51%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $11,101
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 33%
- Median earnings
- $49,677
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a public college in Shreveport, LA with 2,153 undergraduates. It admits 51% of applicants, and admitted students average 1090 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $11,101 per year ($11,228 for families earning under $30,000). 33% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,677 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 51%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 949
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 785
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 36%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing515–605
200800
SAT Math485–590
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136
What Louisiana State University-Shreveport looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,190
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,952
- Out-of-state tuition
- $7,952
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,228
- $30–48k$9,122
- $48–75k$10,347
- $75–110k$12,773
- $110k+$15,800
Get a personal estimate with Louisiana State University-Shreveport's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 33%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $49,677
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,369
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,153
- Student–faculty ratio
- 30:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 39%
- White55%
- Hispanic0%
- Black27%
- Asian2%
Louisiana State University-Shreveport FAQ
What is Louisiana State University-Shreveport's acceptance rate?+
Louisiana State University-Shreveport admits 51% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Louisiana State University-Shreveport?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 515–605 on SAT Reading and Writing and 485–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1090.
What ACT score do you need for Louisiana State University-Shreveport?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Louisiana State University-Shreveport?+
In Fall 2023, 949 students applied to Louisiana State University-Shreveport and 785 were admitted; 285 enrolled.
Does Louisiana State University-Shreveport consider legacy status?+
No. Louisiana State University-Shreveport reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Louisiana State University-Shreveport require an essay?+
Louisiana State University-Shreveport reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Louisiana State University-Shreveport cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,190 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,101.
What is Louisiana State University-Shreveport's graduation rate?+
33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 159416 · How we use this data
Data notes for Louisiana State University-Shreveport
- Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.
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