Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,196
Graduate Enrollment: 6,404
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 90.73%
Male/Female: 34% / 66% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 13.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2012)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 57.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 28.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 16.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 10.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 54.6%
Black: 22.8%
Hispanic: 3.1%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.3%
Non-resident alien: 4.4%
Unknown race: 7.8%
Black: 22.8%
Hispanic: 3.1%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.3%
Non-resident alien: 4.4%
Unknown race: 7.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $19,291
In-State tuition: $7,327Out-of-State tuition: $20,481
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,783 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,290 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,932 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,290 (2022)
Average Family Income: $48,744 (2017)
Median Family Income: $25,731 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 36.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 32.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $239 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $7,418 |
| $30k-48k | $7,201 |
| $48k-75k | $9,327 |
| $75k-110k | $16,081 |
| $110k+ | $15,905 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 23%6-year graduation rate: 38%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,063 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 71.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 69.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 67.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 56.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 57.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,645 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,373 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 15 | $20,299 | $192 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 52 | $34,500 | $212 | $32,634 ($2,720) | $35,807 ($2,984) |
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 48 | $26,695 | $244 | $20,877 ($1,740) | $42,059 ($3,505) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | $23,088 ($1,924) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 30 | $28,000 | $213 | $25,516 ($2,126) | $42,037 ($3,503) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 9 | $52,955 ($4,413) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 19 | $22,561 ($1,880) | $39,862 ($3,322) | ||
| Master's Degree | Community Organization and Advocacy. | 70 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 22 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 311 | $286 | $55,798 ($4,650) | $73,452 ($6,121) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 23 | $27,665 ($2,305) | $48,333 ($4,028) | ||
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 60 | $36,651 | $257 | $37,211 ($3,101) | $48,747 ($4,062) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1126 | $241 | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 30 | $30,624 | $280 | $39,168 ($3,264) | $58,461 ($4,872) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 24 | $23,406 | $186 | $37,720 ($3,143) | |
| Master's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 23 | $28,992 | $249 | $58,849 ($4,904) | $67,383 ($5,615) |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 79 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 72 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 25 | $31,000 | $268 | $44,743 ($3,729) | $42,203 ($3,517) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $76,464Full time faculty: 69%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 24.0
School's endowment start of year: $22,872,674 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $28,887,195 (2022)