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Louisiana State University-Shreveport

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Start: 2026-04-17T08:00:00
Location: Louisiana State University-Shreveport

LSUS

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

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

6800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (45)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History In September 1967, Louisiana State University Shreveport opened its doors as a two-year commuter college with an enrollment of 807 students under the direction of dean Donald Shipp.
•However, when Louisiana state senator Roscoe Cranor presented the formal request to governor Richard Leche in 1937, he rejected the proposal.
•Another nineteen years would pass before state representative Frank Fulco introduce a bill to the Louisiana House in 1956 to, yet again, establish a branch of LSU in Shreveport.
•The debate concluded in 1964 with the introduction of House Bill 87.
•By 1965, the LSU Board of Supervisors formally had established LSUS as an integral division of Louisiana State University and appointed Donald Shipp as the first dean of LSUS.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from LA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M

182 mi(315 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

209 mi(362 min)

New Orleanspop. 380K

275 mi(477 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAH Houston Intercontinental194 mi

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth197 mi

MSY New Orleans264 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1414 mi · ~40h 51m drive

New York, NY1230 mi · ~35h 32m drive

Hartford, CT1321 mi · ~38h 10m drive

Providence, RI1383 mi · ~39h 57m drive

Albany, NY1296 mi · ~37h 26m drive

Syracuse, NY1204 mi · ~34h 47m drive

Rochester, NY1146 mi · ~33h 6m drive

Buffalo, NY1083 mi · ~31h 17m drive

Philadelphia, PA1154 mi · ~33h 20m drive

Pittsburgh, PA940 mi · ~27h 9m drive

Harrisburg, PA1079 mi · ~31h 10m drive

Newark, NJ1222 mi · ~35h 18m drive

Washington, DC1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive

Baltimore, MD1066 mi · ~30h 48m drive

Atlanta, GA547 mi · ~15h 48m drive

Charlotte, NC763 mi · ~22h 3m drive

Raleigh, NC892 mi · ~25h 46m drive

Miami, FL936 mi · ~27h 2m drive

Orlando, FL781 mi · ~22h 34m drive

Tampa, FL739 mi · ~21h 21m drive

Nashville, TN472 mi · ~13h 38m drive

New Orleans, LA275 mi · ~7h 57m drive

Richmond, VA985 mi · ~28h 27m drive

Chicago, IL733 mi · ~21h 11m drive

Detroit, MI899 mi · ~25h 58m drive

Minneapolis, MN867 mi · ~25h 3m drive

St. Louis, MO471 mi · ~13h 36m drive

Kansas City, MO464 mi · ~13h 24m drive

Indianapolis, IN659 mi · ~19h 2m drive

Columbus, OH791 mi · ~22h 51m drive

Cleveland, OH911 mi · ~26h 19m drive

Milwaukee, WI798 mi · ~23h 3m drive

Dallas, TX182 mi · ~5h 15m drive

Houston, TX209 mi · ~6h 2m drive

Austin, TX281 mi · ~8h 7m drive

San Antonio, TX352 mi · ~10h 10m drive

Los Angeles, CA1419 mi · ~41h drive

San Francisco, CA1658 mi · ~47h 54m drive

San Diego, CA1363 mi · ~39h 23m drive

Seattle, WA1825 mi · ~52h 43m drive

Portland, OR1785 mi · ~51h 34m drive

Denver, CO806 mi · ~23h 17m drive

Phoenix, AZ1066 mi · ~30h 48m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1158 mi · ~33h 27m drive

Honolulu, HI3971 mi · ~114h 43m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Houston Intercontinental (IAH)194 miles

Rental car

291 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

388 min$233-388

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)197 miles

Rental car

296 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

394 min$236-394

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Louisiana State University-Shreveport Application Checklist

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Louisiana State University-Shreveport Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award