Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · City · 2,153 students
4
YearPublic
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Shreveport, LA, 71115-2399 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
IAH · Houston Intercontinental
195 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,461
Out-of-state COA
$19,461
Avg net price
$7,022
Room & board
$9,522
In-state tuition
$7,518
Out-of-state tuition
$7,518
Books & supplies
$1,353/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,680
$30–48k
$4,836
$48–75k
$5,969
$75–110k
$10,359
$110k+
$15,599
Admissions
Admit rate
51%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1090
Reading 515–605
Math 485–590
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 18–24
English 18–25
Math 16–23
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
35%
1st-yr retention
83%
Transfer-out rate
14%
Consumer completion
38%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
37%
Transferred
40%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
22%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,467
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,477
Median debt
$22,500
Monthly loan payment
$239
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$23,106
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,353
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
30
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
39%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$25,731
Independent students
43%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
25%
Race & ethnicity
White
55%
Black
27%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
5%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$38,467
10 years after entry
$47,477
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Institutional
Endowment
$29M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
70%
Avg faculty salary
$9,562/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,387
Federal loan rate
29%
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