Louisiana State University Shreveport

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Shreveport, LA
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#6 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

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Overview

Total enrollment

10,749

Location Shreveport, Louisiana
Website lsus.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) is situated on a 258-acre campus in Shreveport, Louisiana, located in the northwestern region of the state. Established in 1967 as a two-year college before expanding to a four-year institution in 1974, LSUS operates as part of the Louisiana State University System. The university's primary academic strengths include business administration, education, and computer science, with a growing emphasis on digital media and communications programs. LSUS maintains a suburban campus setting with modern classroom facilities and student housing options, while serving primarily as a commuter campus for students in the Ark-La-Tex region. The university competes in NAIA athletics as the Pilots, fielding teams in basketball, baseball, and soccer.

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Ratings

LSUS is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Louisiana State University Shreveport within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1000/1195
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/24
GPA 3.38

Acceptance Rate

50.5%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 31.5%
Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$7,518

Costs for Louisiana State University Shreveport
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$7,518
Books and Supplies		$1,353
Other Fees		$1,996
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living		$9,522
Budget for Other Expenses		$6,167
Total One Year Cost		$26,556

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

28% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Louisiana State University Shreveport are Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Biology. 29% of students major in Business, 18% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 11% in Biology.