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Louisiana State University-Shreveport
About 51 in 100 applicants get into Louisiana State University-Shreveport — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Louisiana State University-Shreveport sits in Shreveport proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $80,276 four years out. Faculty pay averages $114,744 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 2,153 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 83.2% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1000 and 1150 — near the LA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Louisiana State University-Shreveport's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1000–1150 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Louisiana State University-Shreveport's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 580 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 480 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Louisiana State University-Shreveport received 949 applications and admitted 785 (82.7%), with 285 enrolling.
How Louisiana State University-Shreveport compares
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | Louisiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 50.5% | 78.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,518 | $10,272 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,477 | $47,477 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Louisiana State University-Shreveport student earns $47,477 — 0% above the Louisiana median of $47,477 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Louisiana State University-Shreveport prices by residency: $7,518 in-state versus $7,518 out-of-state — a $0 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport enrolls 2,153 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Louisiana State University-Shreveport's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
Fewer than half of Louisiana State University-Shreveport students — 37.5% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $80,276 |
| Public Health | $61,423 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,117 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,808 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,352 |
| Marketing | $52,371 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,127 |
| Biology, General | $45,759 |
| Psychology, General | $40,731 |
Median earnings for these 9 Louisiana State University-Shreveport programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $47,477 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 15 additional Louisiana State University-Shreveport programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1000–1150 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 50.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Louisiana State University-Shreveport's acceptance rate?
82.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 785 admitted from 949 applicants.
How much does Louisiana State University-Shreveport cost?
In-state tuition is $7,518; out-of-state students pay $7,518. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,477 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Louisiana
- Grambling State University — 44.9% admitted
- Dillard University — 41.9% admitted
- Centenary College of Louisiana — 55.7% admitted
- Southern University and A & M College — 35.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.