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Louisiana State University-Shreveport

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Shreveport, LA

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Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a public small school in Shreveport, LA, enrolling about 2,153 undergraduates. It's moderately selective, admitting about 51% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $80,276/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate51%
SAT range1000–1195
ACT range18–24
Undergrads2,153
Yield (admits who enroll)35%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$19,461
4-year grad rate35%
Median earnings, 10yr out$47,477

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans29%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out57%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$45,759/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$61,117/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$54,808/yr
Marketing$52,371/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$80,276/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$53,352/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Public Health$61,423/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$49,127/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$40,731/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity367
Typical room charge$6,850
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Louisiana State University-Shreveport's acceptance rate?

Louisiana State University-Shreveport in Shreveport, LA admits approximately 51% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Louisiana State University-Shreveport?

Admitted students at Louisiana State University-Shreveport typically score between 1000–1195 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Louisiana State University-Shreveport?

Admitted students at Louisiana State University-Shreveport typically score between 18–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Louisiana State University-Shreveport cost?

Louisiana State University-Shreveport's total cost of attendance is reported at $19,461 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Louisiana State University-Shreveport require students to live on campus?

No -- Louisiana State University-Shreveport doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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