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LSU Shreveport can be found in Shreveport, Louisiana (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at LSU Shreveport.
The most common majors at the school are in science, business and management, and therapy and counseling.
LSU Shreveport does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 55% of potential students in 2005.
A tenure system is one way LSU Shreveport works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 4,370 students were enrolled in the school.
A lot of students at LSU Shreveport attend part-time. The school student athletes compete in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference competitions.
Bargain hunters might want to look at LSU Shreveport, which charges less than many schools of its type.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Louisiana State University in Shreveport is to: Provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment in which students, faculty, and staff participate freely in the creation, acquisition and dissemination of knowledge; Encourage an atmosphere of intellectual excitement; Foster the academic and personal growth of students; Produce graduates who possess the intellectual resources and professional and personal skills that will enable them to be effective and productive members of an ever-changing global community; and Enhance the cultural, technological, social and economic development of the region through outstanding teaching, research and public service."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana State University - Shreveport
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115-2399
General Phone: (318) 797-5000
Admissions Phone: (318) 797-5061
Financial Aid Phone: (318) 797-5363
http://www.lsus.edu/
LSU Shreveport awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 177 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 113 | general studies, history, sociology, English, political science, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, French language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 102 | education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, special ed, English teaching, math teaching, biology teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 62 | psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology |
| Science | 49 | biology, biochem/biophysics courses, chemistry, physics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 18 | mass communication |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | community organization |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer science, information science, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | health care administration, community health |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for LSU Shreveport in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 482 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 114 | 8 |
In 2005, LSU Shreveport had a total enrollment of 4,370 students (3,409 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 91% |
| Texas | 4% |
| California | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,020 | 455 | 45% | 455 | 100% |
| Men | 362 | 160 | 44% | 160 | 100% |
| Women | 658 | 295 | 45% | 295 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 55% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (318) 797-5061
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,270 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
LSU Shreveport participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 201300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (318) 797-5363
LSU Shreveport has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 52 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $76,007 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $67,931 | 3 | $43,846 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $60,994 | 13 | $50,077 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $51,104 | 10 | $52,631 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $52,071 | 15 | $44,559 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $36,465 | 12 | $33,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 80 | $54,033 | 50 | $44,834 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31 | 8 | 39 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Basketball | 11 | 8 | 19 |
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
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, 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 ADMINSTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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