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Louisiana State University - Shreveport (LSUS)
- One University Place
- Shreveport, LA 71115
- OPEID College Code: 00201300
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- General Phone: (318) 797-5000
- Chancellor: Vincent J Marsala
- Website: www.lsus.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 3,948
- College Alias: LSUS
- College Mascot: Pilots

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - LSUS Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 549 | 989 | 1,538 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 457 (83%) | 762 (77%) | 1,219 (79%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 170 (37%) | 255 (33%) | 425 (35%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 7 | 2% |
| ACT ® Exam | 390 | 92% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 30% | 34% | 56% | 14% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,767 | $3,526 | $2,395 | $2,409 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.0% | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| Number in Default | 67 | 42 | 52 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,105 | 901 | 758 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,520 | $3,520 | $3,270 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,847 | $7,847 | $7,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,403 | $6,403 | $6,403 |
| Other Expenses | $2,565 | $2,565 | $2,565 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,565 | $2,565 | $2,565 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,520 | $4,520 | $4,270 |
| Out of State | $8,847 | $8,847 | $8,600 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,488 | $13,488 | $13,238 |
| Out of State | $17,815 | $17,815 | $17,568 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,085 | $7,085 | $6,835 |
| Out of State | $11,412 | $11,412 | $11,165 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,948 Undergraduate: 3,549 Graduate: 399
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,411 Female: 2,537
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,290 Female: 2,259
- Graduate Gender Male: 121 Female: 278
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,492 Part-Time: 1,456
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,401 Part-Time: 1,148
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 91 Part-Time: 308
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 66 | 2% |
| American Indian | 43 | 1% |
| Black | 830 | 21% |
| Asian | 68 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 2% |
| White | 2,601 | 66% |
| Unknown | 251 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 34 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 686 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 759 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 895 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 677 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 325 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 227 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 236 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 99 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 482 | 370 | 112 |
| Faculty Status | 255 | 154 | 101 |
| Tenured Faculty | 88 | 88 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 12 | - | 12 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 240 | 138 | 102 |
| Primarily Instruction | 126 | 24 | 102 |
| Primarily Research | 2 | 2 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 36 | 36 | - |
| Other Professionals | 125 | 116 | 9 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 81 | 80 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 46 | 45 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 10 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 25 | 25 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,872 (131) | $61,669 (75) | $50,447 (56) |
| Professor | $67,524 (45) | $72,556 (29) | $58,404 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $57,498 (33) | $58,606 (21) | $55,559 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,901 (33) | $56,166 (19) | $50,828 (14) |
| Instructor | $36,772 (20) | $37,199 (6) | $36,589 (14) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,776 (5) | $59,290 (4) | $51,720 (1) |
| Professor | $79,668 (1) | $79,668 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,640 (1) | $39,640 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $56,523 (3) | $58,925 (2) | $51,720 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,519 (136) | $61,003 (79) | $50,304 (57) |
| Professor | $67,474 (46) | $72,311 (30) | $58,404 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $57,498 (33) | $58,606 (21) | $55,559 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,270 (34) | $54,979 (20) | $50,828 (14) |
| Instructor | $38,008 (23) | $39,952 (8) | $36,971 (15) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $302,128 | $180,345 | $121,783 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 94 | 60 | 34 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 94 | 60 | 34 |
| Baseball | 46 | 46 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Soccer | 23 | - | 23 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $51,413 | $42,250 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $10,866 | $15,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Soccer | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 46%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 26% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 22% |
| Female | 29% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 15% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 69% |
| White | 30% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 9% |
| 5 Years | 19% |
| 6 Years | 26% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 5 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 5 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
