Louisiana State University Shreveport, also referred to as LSUS or LSU Shreveport, was established in 1967. Originally LSUS was formed as a division of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System. Located in Shreveport, Los Angeles, the college offers undergraduate, graduate, specialized programs, and continuing education programs. Distance learning opportunities are also available for outstation students. Educational programs are available through the following colleges:
The LSUS sports teams include men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, baseball, and women’s tennis. The mascot is a pelican named Pete the Pilot. Louisiana State University Shreveport is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, as well as the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.
LSU Shreveport is in Shreveport, LA. Shreveport is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. LSU Shreveport issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Post-Master's certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,948 students study at LSU Shreveport (in 2007-2008).
Part-time study is common at the school. Students participate in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana State University Shreveport
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115-2399
General Phone: (318) 797-5000
http://www.lsus.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 155 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 150 | general studies, sociology, political science, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 100 | early childhood education, education, elementary school teaching, educational administration, social studies teaching, physical education teaching, art education, English teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 76 | psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology |
| Science | 58 | biology, biochem/biophysics courses, physics, chemistry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and safety |
| Fine Arts | 14 | fine arts |
| Medical Administration | 14 | community health, health care administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer science, information science, computer and info science |
| Media | 13 | mass communication |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | community organization |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | exercise science |
| Medicine | 0 | public health |
Number of programs and degrees for LSU Shreveport in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 521 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 103 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, LSU Shreveport had a total enrollment of 3,948 students (3,122 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 93% |
| Texas | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Shreveport, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,536 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,867 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
LSU Shreveport participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 201300)
LSU Shreveport has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $33,333 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $53,988 | 3 | $54,306 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $69,776 | 10 | $57,201 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $61,040 | 11 | $53,867 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $54,439 | 16 | $53,510 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $36,342 | 20 | $37,470 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 71 | $59,483 | 57 | $48,598 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 2 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets LSU Shreveport Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
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