Louisiana State University-Shreveport

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Founded in 1967 as a junior college, Louisiana State University in Shreveport now provides over 30 undergraduate and graduate programs. The institution enrolls about 5,800 students, many of whom pursue remote education through Moodle. Distance learners can earn bachelor's degrees in general studies, marketing, management, and finance. They may also enroll in a business administration program, choosing a generalist track or an international business concentration. LSUS delivers online graduate programs centered on business and education. The school's master of business administration program offers nine concentration options, such as data analytics and hospitality/casino management. The university also provides health and public administration degrees. Experienced educators may earn specialized endorsements in urban education, reading and literacy, and English as a second language. Additionally, they can prepare for careers as principals and instructional trainers by obtaining a master's degree in educational leadership. To enroll as a first-year student, applicants need a minimum 2.0 high school GPA. Graduate candidates must display at least a 2.5 undergraduate GPA. The LSUS Foundation funds private scholarships, including awards for prospective and licensed teachers.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

64% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

61% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Required	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

11k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

62%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

23:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✕	✕
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✕	✕
3	Architecture And Related Services	✔	✔	✕
4	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
5	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✔
6	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✔	✕
7	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✔
8	Education	✔	✔	✔
9	Engineering Technologies/Technicians	✔	✔	✕
10	Engineering	✔	✔	✔
11	Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	✔	✔	✕
12	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✕
13	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	✔	✕	✕
14	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
15	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
16	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
17	History	✔	✔	✕
18	History	✔	✔	✕
19	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✕	✕
20	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✕
21	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✔
22	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✕	✕
23	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✔	✕
24	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✔	✕
25	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
26	Psychology	✔	✔	✔
27	Social Sciences	✔	✕	✕
28	Transportation And Materials Moving	✔	✕	✕
29	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✕