Louisiana State University-Shreveport, LA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Louisiana State University-Shreveport Rankings
Affordability88
Selectivity34
Retention13
Graduation1
Earnings27
Diversity75
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences8%
Education7%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities14%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology10%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Louisiana State University-Shreveport
87%
Admission Rate
540
Median SAT Math
540
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Louisiana State University-Shreveport
$7K
In-State Tuition
$20K
Out-of-State Tuition
$18K
Average Total Cost
$9K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $8K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $10K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $13K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $15K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Louisiana State University-Shreveport
38%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
57%
Repayment Rate
$221
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 55% | 67% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 13% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 9% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 7% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $10K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 61% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 51% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 59% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 61% | 51% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
63%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
20%
Withdrawal Rate
32%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 16% | 34% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 32% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 40% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 56% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 18% | 40% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 45% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37% | 42% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 33% | 41% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 38% | 40% | 44% |
| Other race | 19% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Louisiana State University-Shreveport
89%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $63K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
2,175
Undergraduates
42%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
4,525
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 22% | 48% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 10% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 41% | 54% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 22% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 14% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Louisiana State University-Shreveport, LA
Blue Cliff College-Shreveport
1 miles, W
Guy's Shreveport Academy of Cosmetology Inc
4 miles, N
Centenary College of Louisiana
4 miles, N
Blalock's Professional Beauty College
5 miles, W