Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA 71115-2399
About 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 for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 50.55% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,477 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Louisiana State University-Shreveport charges 36% above the national public median tuition ($7,518).
- Versus the Louisiana median, sticker tuition is 18% below.
- Average net price runs below the Louisiana median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 37.54%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,477.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Louisiana State University-Shreveport is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1590% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $7,518 | $7,022 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Louisiana (state median) | $9,181 | $11,456 | 48 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 7% below published tuition at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Key findings
- Louisiana State University-Shreveport's average net price ($7,022) is 7% below published tuition ($7,518).
- Louisiana State University-Shreveport charges 36% above the national public median tuition ($7,518).
- Versus the Louisiana median, sticker tuition is 18% below.
- Average net price runs below the Louisiana median net price.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $7,518
Finding Louisiana State University-Shreveport charges 36% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $7,518. That is 36% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Louisiana median ($9,181), sticker tuition is 18% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 37% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Louisiana State University-Shreveport versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Louisiana State University-Shreveport versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Louisiana State University-Shreveport is $7,022.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $7,022 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,434 below the Louisiana median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $11,026 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Louisiana State University-Shreveport’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 7% lower after grants and scholarships.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Louisiana State University-Shreveport—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$7,518
Avg. net price
$7,022
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Louisiana State University-Shreveport is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General2,235
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management490
- Curriculum and Instruction204
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General197
- Community Organization and Advocacy92
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 36% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1090
- Midpoint ACT: 23
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
Campus
Location
Shreveport, LA
City / state
- ZIP
- 71115-2399
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is about 0.4× the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Size
Enrollment
2,153
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 3,459
- Graduate
- 8,098
- Full-time share
- 75%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$22,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 38.62%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1090 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 23 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Louisiana State University-Shreveport reported total enrollment of about 2,153 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (54.9%), Black or African American (27.1%), and Two or More Races (5.9%). About 38.62% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.3% of students are first-generation college students.
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.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,459 students. Graduate enrollment is about 8,098 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 47% male / 53% female
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 24% male / 76% female
- Curriculum and Instruction: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduates earn a median of $47,477 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $47,477. Median federal loan debt: $22,500. Average net price used in cost models: $7,022.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduates report median earnings of $47,477 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Louisiana State University-Shreveport—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$27M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Louisiana median 1.6× the median ($16.9M)
- Southeast median 1.4× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median near the median ($26.4M)
- Louisiana median 1.2× the median ($3,294)
- Southeast median 0.44× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 0.34× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 70.0%
- Louisiana median 6.8 pp above median (63.2%)
- Southeast median 10.6 pp above median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 12.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,562
- Louisiana median 1.4× the median ($6,824)
- Southeast median 1.4× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,387
- Louisiana median 1.5× the median ($5,480)
- Southeast median 1.3× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport at a glance
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a public institution in Shreveport, LA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralHealth/Health Care Administration/ManagementCurriculum and Instruction
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian54.9%Black or African American27.1%Two or More Races5.9%
Schools near Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Other campuses in Shreveport, LA when available, plus nearby institutions in Louisiana.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Louisiana, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Louisiana State University-Shreveport located?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is located in Shreveport, LA.
What is Louisiana State University-Shreveport's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Louisiana State University-Shreveport is 50.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 949 applicants and 785 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Louisiana State University-Shreveport's tuition?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $7,518 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $7,022 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Louisiana State University-Shreveport cost?
Reported tuition is $7,518 and average net price is $7,022 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,522 annually.
Why is Louisiana State University-Shreveport's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Louisiana State University-Shreveport, published tuition is $7,518 while average net price is $7,022—about 7% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Louisiana State University-Shreveport's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($7,022), completion (37.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($47,477). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,459 students, White (54.9%), Black or African American (27.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
About 40.3% of students at Louisiana State University-Shreveport are first-generation college students.
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.
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.