Louisiana State University Shreveport campus

LSUS Admission Requirements

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LSUS Admission Overview

LSUS admission requirements are competitive. Last year LSUS admitted 50.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.38 GPA (B+) and SAT 1000-1195 / ACT 18-24. LSUS is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

LSUS is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://explore.lsus.edu/#requirements

LSUS Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

50.5%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The LSUS acceptance rate is 50.5%. Last year, 969 of 1,917 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in Louisiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into LSUS and can you get accepted?

LSUS is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Louisiana State University Shreveport typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.38. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

LSUS GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.38

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.38

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at LSUS typically have around a 3.38 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. LSUS is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #10 in Louisiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Louisiana State University Shreveport freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	6.6%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	18.9%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	20.2%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	21.9%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	12.9%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	13.9%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	4.9%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.7%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

LSUS Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Louisiana State University-Shreveport does not require SAT or ACT scores if you have a 2.0 high school core GPA. First-year applicants may also qualify with 12 early-college credits, an associate degree, or a 20 ACT / 1030 SAT. You still need to show college-level English or math placement, which can be an 18 ACT English or 500 SAT ERW, or a 19 ACT Math or 510 SAT Math.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://explore.lsus.edu/#requirements

LSUS SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1000-1195

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 515
Math 485
Composite 1000

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 605
Math 590
Composite 1195

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at LSUS typically score around a 1100 SAT (middle 50% 1000–1195) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 59th percentile nationally. LSUS ranks #9 in the state of Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1000 to 1195

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

LSUS is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Louisiana State University Shreveport
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1195+	Above 75th	>66%
1100 to 1195	Avg +	51%-66%
1000 to 1100	Avg -	35%-51%
Below 1000	Below mid-50	<35%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

LSUS ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

81%

25th Percentile Scores

English 18
Math 16
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 23
Composite 24

Average ACT

Incoming testers at LSUS typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. LSUS places #8 among colleges in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to LSUS without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Louisiana State University Shreveport
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24+	Above 75th	>66%
21 to 24	Avg +	51%-66%
18 to 21	Avg -	35%-51%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<35%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Louisiana State University Shreveport admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,174	743	1,917
Accepted	623	346	969
Acceptance Rate	53%	47%	51%
Enrolled	184	121	305
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	30%	35%	31%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Louisiana State University Shreveport and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Louisiana State University Shreveport application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Louisiana State University Shreveport is $20.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Louisiana State University Shreveport
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

LSUS is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 50.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.38 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1000-1195); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025