Louisiana State University-Shreveport
LSUS
Shreveport, Louisiana 71115-2399
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1119
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
68.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-10.4%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (45)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
63%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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.
- •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.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from LA state average + city premium
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