Louisiana State University-Shreveport — acceptance rate 83%, tuition $5,656Louisiana State University-Shreveport campus, Shreveport, LA. Photo: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (C+)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 33%
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
B+
75/100
Resources
D
36/100
Experience
B
67/100
Prestige
F
28/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
9,736
Total Enrollment
33%
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
27.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
83%
Acceptance Rate
$7,554
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Louisiana State University-Shreveport ▼
19%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$47,477
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,467
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,500
Median debt at graduation
37.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,090
Average SAT
23
Median ACT
38.6%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 49th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (LA wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Louisiana State University-Shreveport Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $255,722
Avg rent near campus: $1,516/mo — vs ~$770/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 71112 (6.2% cap, Bossier City)
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🏆 Where Louisiana State University-Shreveport Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,869 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person11%
Hybrid (Some Online)9%
Fully Online80%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)57%
25-64 (Adult)27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport has an acceptance rate of 83%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Tuition at Louisiana State University-Shreveport is
$5,656 for in-state students
and $5,656 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,554.
What is the graduation rate at Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
The graduation rate at Louisiana State University-Shreveport is 33%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport a good school?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport has a total enrollment of 9,736 students.
Is there rental demand near Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Yes! Approximately 19% of students at Louisiana State University-Shreveport live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,869 students who need rental housing near campus.
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