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Louisiana State University Shreveport

Louisiana State University Shreveport

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:

  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Education and Human Development
  • College of Liberal Arts
  • College of Sciences

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.

Overview of Louisiana State University Shreveport

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.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management.

LSU Shreveport Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.

Faculty

The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

Approximately 3,948 students study at LSU Shreveport (in 2007-2008).

Student Life

Part-time study is common at the school. Students participate in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference athletics.

LSU Shreveport Tuition and Affordability

In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting LSU Shreveport

Louisiana State University Shreveport
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115-2399
General Phone: (318) 797-5000
http://www.lsus.edu/

LSU Shreveport Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management155business management, marketing, accounting, finance
Liberal Arts150general studies, sociology, political science, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, ...
Education and Teaching100early childhood education, education, elementary school teaching, educational administration, social studies teaching, physical education teaching, art education, English teaching, ...
Therapy and Counseling76psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology
Science58biology, biochem/biophysics courses, physics, chemistry
Security and Law Enforcement20criminal justice and safety
Fine Arts14fine arts
Medical Administration14community health, health care administration
Computer Science and Engineering13computer science, information science, computer and info science
Media13mass communication
Family and Social Work8community organization
Mathematics3mathematics
Conservation and Resource Management1environmental science
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy0exercise science
Medicine0public health

Number of programs and degrees for LSU Shreveport in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree52137
Master's degree10311
Post-master's certificate11

LSU Shreveport Student Body

In 2007-2008, LSU Shreveport had a total enrollment of 3,948 students (3,122 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate88%
Graduate12%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White65%
Black21%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown7%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1917%
20-2119%
22-2423%
25-2917%
30-348%
35-396%
40-496%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Louisiana93%
Texas2%
(International Students)1%
Kentucky1%
New Mexico1%

LSU Shreveport Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time46 %

LSU Shreveport Room and Board (2007)

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.

LSU Shreveport Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

LSU Shreveport has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*1*
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
Instructorcalendar year2*2*
No academic rankcalendar year3$33,3330*
All faculty totalcalendar year6$53,9883$54,306

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year23$69,77610$57,201
Associate professoracademic year20$61,04011$53,867
Assistant professoracademic year21$54,43916$53,510
Instructoracademic year7$36,34220$37,470
All faculty totalacademic year71$59,48357$48,598

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

LSU Shreveport Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballGulf Coast Athletic Conference
BaseballGulf Coast Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Baseball202
Total202

LSU Shreveport Degree Programs (2007)

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

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LSU Shreveport Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets LSU Shreveport Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 4%LSU Shreveport Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%LSU Shreveport % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%LSU Shreveport % of degrees in business and management
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%LSU Shreveport % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%LSU Shreveport Number of students
% of degrees in science
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%LSU Shreveport % of degrees in science
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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