Louisiana State University Shreveport Shreveport, LA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Louisiana State University in Shreveport, founded in 1965, is a public, comprehensive institution. Its 200-acre campus is located in Shreveport. Web Site www.lsus.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 2,776 Women 1,679 (60.5%) Men 1,097 (39.5%) Graduate Students 1,652 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 81% of 602 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.29 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 20-24 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,075 Out-of-state: $20,229 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 117 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 26% of classes 10-19 students: 30% of classes 20-29 students: 23% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 5% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Shreveport Population 200,327 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are not guaranteed housing National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 1% of women participate 1% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 65.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 14.5% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.6% Asian 21.3% Black/African-American 4.3% Hispanic/Latino 4.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 55.7% White 12.4% Unknown 1.9% from 12 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 4 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1 University Place City, State, Zip Shreveport, LA 71115-2399 Phone (318) 797-5061 Fax (318) 797-5286 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@lsus.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $20 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 81% of 602 applicants were admitted 82% of 375 applicants were admitted 80% of 227 applicants were admitted 306 (100%) of 307 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.29 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 20-24 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 3% Score of 24-29 32% Score of 18-23 60% Score of 12-17 6% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,075 Out-of-state: $20,229 Room and Board Books and Supplies Other Expenses Payment Plans Installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline May 1 Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning July 15 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002013 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid 347 applicants with financial need Received Financial Aid 2,374 applicants with financial need Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Received by 170 (49.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,559 Need-Based Gift Received by 1,048 (44.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,174 Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Received by 276 (79.5%) of aid recipients Merit-Based Gift Received by 909 (38.3%) of aid recipients Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education, English, Humanities, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available $2,804
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Biological and Physical Sciences Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business/Managerial Economics Chemistry Teacher Education Chemistry, General Computer Science Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education Finance, General French Language Teacher Education General Studies History, General Information Science/Studies Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Physics Teacher Education Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Health Education and Promotion Rhetoric and Composition Social Studies Teacher Education Sociology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Liberal arts/general studies, Biological/life sciences None Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Studentdesigned major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Summer session Not offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 117 Part-Time Faculty 61 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 57% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 26% of classes 10-19 students: 30% of classes 20-29 students: 23% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 5% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes 2-9 students: 32% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 18% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 34% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 142 Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Health Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Public Health Master's Programs of Study Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Computer Science Counselor Education Curriculum and Instruction Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Liberal Studies Nonprofit Management Public Health--General Systems Science
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Education Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Shreveport Population 200,327 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Urban environment 250 acres Temperature 34.8 average low in January, 89.7 average high in September Rain 99 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 200 mile(s) from campus in Dallas- Fort Worth, Tex. 5 mile(s) from campus in Shreveport 40 mile(s) from campus in Marshall, TX HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Not available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Soccer x x x x Tennis x x MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC drama theatre, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities 1% of women participate 1% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 2,776 Women 1,679 (60.5%) Men 1,097 (39.5%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,826 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 24 All Graduate Students 1,652 Yes 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.6% Asian 21.3% Black/African-American 4.3% Hispanic/Latino 4.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 55.7% White 12.4% Unknown 1.9% from 12 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 65.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 14.5% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 31.9% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 37.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2019