Louisiana State University Shreveport: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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Louisiana State University Shreveport is a small four-year, public school with 8,725 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1967 and is one of the 9 colleges and schools located in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Academic Offerings

At Louisiana State University Shreveport you can obtain your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
43
Louisiana State University Shreveport follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Medical, Education, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Louisiana State University Shreveport student retention rate is relatively low at 65% (close to Louisiana average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
65%
Fair
The graduation rate at Louisiana State University Shreveport is low: 40%.

Student to faculty ratio at Louisiana State University Shreveport is reasonable: 24:1. Find out more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are low - $5,700 annually. The additional fees at Louisiana State University Shreveport (not included in tuition costs) are around $14,900; which comes to $20,600 a year.

Read the details about Louisiana State University Shreveport additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
89%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 974 applications were submitted and 866 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Louisiana State University Shreveport in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,900
Medium
Louisiana State University Shreveport offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Louisiana State University Shreveport, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Louisiana State University Shreveport offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 400 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - approximately $6,900 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Louisiana State University Shreveport. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Louisiana State University Shreveport seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Louisiana State University Shreveport Location and Address

Postal Address:
Louisiana State University Shreveport
One University Place
Shreveport, Louisiana
71115-2399, USA
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