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Louisiana State University-Shreveport

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Shreveport, Louisiana 71115-2399

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Known for business — excellent value

Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a public institution in Shreveport with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1119, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 27:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

33% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,477 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,130.

Established
1967
Mascot
Rev, the River Monster
Type
Public university
Conference
National Association of

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83%Acceptance
1119SAT Avg
2,150Students
27:1Student:Faculty
33%Grad Rate
$47,477Earnings 10yr
$8,130Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Louisiana State University-Shreveport Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1119

Reading & WritingMid: 440
530590
MathMid: 530
470560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1924

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1119

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,327
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,481
Room & Board$11,030
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$19,233
Average Net Price$8,130
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,302
$30–48K$6,758
$48–75K$7,613
$75–110K$12,616
$110K+$14,034

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,130

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

68.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (45)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,150
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Black 25%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate33.2%
Freshman Retention62.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,467
8 Years$43,811
10 Years$47,477

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,400
Men
$49,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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