Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	351
Student to faculty ratio	24 to 1
Acceptance rate	91%
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in Shreveport, Louisiana, LSU Shreveport is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that LSU Shreveport is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Louisiana State University-Shreveport is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at LSU Shreveport is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at LSU Shreveport is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at LSU Shreveport do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,327

Cost of attendance at Louisiana State University-Shreveport in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,481

Cost of attendance at Louisiana State University-Shreveport in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Louisiana State University-Shreveport received on average $10,667 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,667

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	151	47%	$5,281	$797,469
Other Federal Grant	229	71%	$3,943	$902,894
State Grant/Scholarships	250	77%	$4,869	$1,217,177
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	246	76%	$4,434	$1,090,643
Total Grant & Scholarships	301	93%	$10,667	$3,210,714

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Louisiana State University-Shreveport students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Louisiana State University-Shreveport students is 37.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.8%.

37.8%

asian 28.6% 2 students
African American 28.8% 19 students
white 39.1% 72 students
unknown 51.4% 19 students
hispanic 26.7% 4 students
International Students 60.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 41.4% 12 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Red River Athletic Conference
Basketball Red River Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Louisiana State University-Shreveport provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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