Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a public research university in Shreveport, Louisiana, enrolling about 2,153 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 50.55% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,477 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,518
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,022 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 50.55% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,153 75.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.54%
- Average SAT Score: 1090
Louisiana State University-Shreveport: what the data shows
Common questions about Louisiana State University-Shreveport, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is located in Shreveport, LA (ZIP 71115-2399).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport public or private?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a Public institution.
How much does Louisiana State University-Shreveport cost?
Published tuition: $7,518.
Average net price after aid: $7,022.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,680 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,836 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,969 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,359 |
| $110,001+ | $15,599 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $30,072.
How hard is it to get into Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Admission rate: 50.55%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1090 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Total enrollment: 2,153 students.
About 75% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
150%-time completion rate: 37.54%.
First-year retention: 83.2%.
What do graduates of Louisiana State University-Shreveport earn?
Median earnings: $38,467 six years after entry; $47,477 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,500.
38.62% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Louisiana State University-Shreveport known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (3,729 completions)
- CIP 520201 (2,235 completions)
- Health & Medical Administrative Services (490 completions)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research (204 completions)
- Educational Administration & Support (197 completions)
- CIP 440201 (92 completions)
- CIP 240102 (62 completions)
- General Psychology (50 completions)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (50 completions)
- Finance, General (42 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 50.55%; completion rate 37.54%; median earnings $47,477 at 10 years; net price $7,022. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$7,518
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Louisiana State University-Shreveport was $7,518.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,022
2024 Value
In 2024 Louisiana State University-Shreveport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,022.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,088 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,022 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$30,072 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
29.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Louisiana State University-Shreveport was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Louisiana State University-Shreveport in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,606 | $5,606 | $7,436 |
| 2014 | $6,168 | $6,168 | $7,717 |
| 2015 | $6,903 | $20,057 | $6,932 |
| 2016 | $7,146 | $20,300 | $9,158 |
| 2017 | $7,166 | $20,320 | $9,571 |
| 2018 | $7,327 | $20,481 | $9,233 |
| 2019 | $7,327 | $20,481 | $8,952 |
| 2020 | $7,160 | $20,314 | $8,703 |
| 2021 | $7,327 | $20,481 | $8,536 |
| 2022 | $7,327 | $20,481 | $7,793 |
| 2023 | $7,327 | $20,481 | $8,130 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
50.55% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1090
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
75.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Louisiana State University-Shreveport in 2024 is 2,153 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
21.16% 100% Completion Time
37.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.16% of students graduating from Louisiana State University-Shreveport completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
Return on Investment
$22,500 Median Student Debt
$47,477 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1590.29% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 2,235 completions
Health & Medical Administrative Services: 490 completions
Natural Resources Conservation and Research: 204 completions
Educational Administration & Support: 197 completions
CIP 44.0201: 92 completions
CIP 24.0102: 62 completions
General Psychology: 50 completions
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs: 50 completions
Finance, General: 42 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 3,729 completions
Most popular programs at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduates.
About
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a public institution located in Shreveport, LA, offering 34 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,153 students. The admission rate is 50.55%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1090. The institution maintains a 37.54% graduation rate. Approximately 38.62% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Shreveport, LA 71115-2399
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.54% graduation rate at Louisiana State University-Shreveport falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Louisiana State University-Shreveport cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $7,518 and average net price is $7,022 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
The admission rate is 50.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Louisiana State University-Shreveport reports midpoint SAT about 1090 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Louisiana State University-Shreveport earn?
Median earnings are $38,467 six years after entry and $47,477 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Louisiana State University-Shreveport students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,500.
How big is Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Total enrollment is about 2,153 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport public or private?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a public institution located in Shreveport, LA.
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport an HBCU?
No. Louisiana State University-Shreveport is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport a tribal college?
No. Louisiana State University-Shreveport is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Louisiana State University-Shreveport does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.4%).
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Louisiana State University-Shreveport in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.