Louisiana State University-Shreveport
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 2,153 students.
About This School
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a public institution located in Shreveport, Louisiana with approximately 2,153 undergraduate students enrolled. Louisiana State University-Shreveport has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 51%. The average net price after financial aid is $7,022 per year. The graduation rate is 38%, and the typical graduate earns $41,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Louisiana State University Shreveport 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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $8,130/year after aid and a low median debt of $15,000, this is one of the more affordable paths to an LSU degree, and the 25 undergraduate programs offer solid options for regional students. However, the 33% graduation rate and 63% freshman retention rate are real warning signs — fewer than 2 in 3 freshmen return for sophomore year, which suggests many students struggle to finish. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan, strong support system, and the self-discipline to beat those completion odds.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,153 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115-2399
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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