Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1967Midsize citySEVP certified

About

Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSU Shreveport or LSUS) is a public university in Shreveport, Louisiana. It is part of the Louisiana State University System. Initially a two-year college, LSUS has expanded into a university with 25 undergraduate degree programs, 13 master's degree programs, and a Doctorate of Education in Leadership Studies. LSUS offers more than 50 extracurricular organizations and operates Red River Radio, a public radio network based in Shreveport, as well as the Spring Street Museum in downtown Shreveport, the Pioneer Heritage Center on campus, the Red River Watershed Management Institute, Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research and the Center for Business and Economic Research.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$7,952
Estimated total for international students: US$24,190

Net price calculatorlsus.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 2,153
Graduate students: 8,098
International undergraduates: 5%
Students per teacher: 30 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 51%
SAT: Reading and writing 515–605 · Maths 485–590
ACT: 18–24

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 33%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$49,677

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (50)

Bachelor's degrees25 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHistoryLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthSociologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees13 subjects

Biology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesInformation Science/StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesPublic HealthRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Doctoral degrees1 subject

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Undergraduate certificates4 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Graduate certificates7 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.