Overview
Student Population
| Location | Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Online | lsus.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Shreveport, Louisiana, Louisiana State University Shreveport is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 918 prospective students applied, and 759 were granted admission. Of those admitted 339 enrolled in the school. 3,507 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,448 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $5,656 plus fees of $1,504. LSUS is ranked 817 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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LSUS is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Louisiana State University Shreveport within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#817 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#346 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Louisiana
#17 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1180 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Louisiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,504 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $8,744 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,160 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,364 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,504 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $8,744 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,160 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,364 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 29% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 18% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Psychology | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159416 IPEDS survey data for Louisiana State University Shreveport.
Current students may use the Louisiana State University Shreveport GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.