Louisiana State University in Shreveport

country rank  978
world rank  2629

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University Overview

Established in 1967, Louisiana State University in Shreveport is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Shreveport (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Louisiana. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Alexandria, Baton Rouge, New Orleans. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Louisiana State University in Shreveport (LSUS) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Louisiana State University in Shreveport (LSUS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 56 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LSUS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Acronym LSUS
Founded 1967
Colours Purple and gold

University Location

Address One University Place
Shreveport
71115-2399 Louisiana
United States
Tel +1 (318) 797 5000
Fax +1 (318) 797 5286
Other locations Alexandria, Baton Rouge, New Orleans

Study Areas and Degree Levels


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Yearly Tuition Range

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Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)
5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)
International
students
over 20,000 US$
(14,700 Euro)
17,500-20,000 US$
(12,900-14,700 Euro)

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University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
New Admission Requirements - Secondary school GPA is required
- Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
- Secondary school record is required
- Completion of college-preparatory program is required
- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
- Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
- Admission test scores are required
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended
Admission Rate 80-90%
Admission Office One University Place
Shreveport 71115-2399
(318) 797 5061
800 229 5957

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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 7,000-7,999
Academic Staff 200-299
Control Type Public State
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Carnegie Classification New

Basic Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
2000 Classification Masters Colleges and Universities I
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Majority undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Louisiana State University in Shreveport's Library
Louisiana State University-Shreveport's library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2018 the library has reported 320,049 physical volumes, 89,275 physical media, 102 digital/electronic medium and 130 licensed digital/electronic databases.
Housing Not reported
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes
Academic Counseling Yes
Career Services Yes
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges


Year of first Accreditation

1975


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)


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Memberships and Affiliations

  • Louisiana State University System (LSU System)
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

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Online Courses

Open Education Global

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