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#9 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

LSUS Admission Requirements

Shreveport, Louisiana

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Chances of getting into Louisiana State University Shreveport

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
91%
Admission Difficulty for Louisiana State University Shreveport
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into LSUS and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at LSUS is 91%.  It ranks #18 in Louisiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Louisiana State University Shreveport is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 803 out of 885 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 66 percent on standardized admission tests. Louisiana State University Shreveport typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.38. 38% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The LSUS application fee is $20 and applications are due by May 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Louisiana State University Shreveport. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 1% of students submitted SAT scores and 99% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

LSUS SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
870-1070
Applicants Submitting SAT 
1%
SAT Scores for Louisiana State University Shreveport
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 370
SAT Math 25th 500
SAT Composite 25th 870
SAT Scores for Louisiana State University Shreveport
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 510
SAT Math 75th 560
SAT Composite 75th 1070
Average SAT Score 970

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Louisiana State University Shreveport?

Louisiana State University Shreveport is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Louisiana State University Shreveport score in the top 82 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 870-1070.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Louisiana State University Shreveport admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1070 and Above Good >95%
970 to 1070 Avg + 91%-95%
870 to 970 Avg - 84%-91%
770 to 870 Reach 74%-84%
Less than 770 Low <74%
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LSUS ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
99%
ACT Scores for Louisiana State University Shreveport
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for Louisiana State University Shreveport
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 26
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into LSUS?

Louisiana State University Shreveport is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

LSUS regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Louisiana State University Shreveport admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >96%
22 to 25 Avg + 91%-96%
20 to 22 Avg - 86%-91%
18 to 20 Reach 78%-86%
Less than 18 Low <78%
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LSUS GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.38
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Louisiana State University Shreveport?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into LSUS. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Louisiana State University Shreveport was 3.38 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #10 in Louisiana for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.38 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as LSUS accepts 91% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Louisiana State University Shreveport students
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

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Louisiana State University Shreveport admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 568 317 885
Accepted 518 285 803
Acceptance Rate 91% 90% 91%
Enrolled 174 132 306
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 34% 46% 38%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
50

Applicants have 50 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 15, 2023.

Application Fee

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

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
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Louisiana State University Shreveport
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159416 IPEDS survey data for Louisiana State University Shreveport.

FAQs

Does Louisiana State University Shreveport prefer SAT or ACT?

1% of students submit their SAT scores to LSUS. 99% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Louisiana State University Shreveport?

91% of those who apply are granted admission to LSUS. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Louisiana State University Shreveport?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 870 and 1070. 1% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Louisiana State University Shreveport?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 25. 99% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.