Louisiana State University Shreveport Shreveport, LA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Louisiana State University in Shreveport, founded in 1965, is a public, comprehensive institution. Its 200-acre campus is located in Shreveport. Web Site www.lsus.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 3,220 Women 1,916 (59.5%) Men 1,304 (40.5%) Graduate Students 986 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 77% of 690 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.29 SAT Math 460-520 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing 460-550 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 20-25 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,903 Out-of-state: $20,057 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 120 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 28% of classes 10-19 students: 28% of classes 20-29 students: 18% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Shreveport Population 200,327 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 1% of women participate 1% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 66.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 11.0% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.9% Asian 23.3% Black/African-American 4.2% Hispanic/Latino 3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 60.4% White 5.9% Unknown 1.8% from 12 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 4 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1 University Place City, State, Zip Shreveport, LA 71115-2399 Phone (318) 797-5061 Fax (318) 797-5286 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@lsus.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $20 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Not available No set date No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 77% of 690 applicants were admitted 73% of 431 applicants were admitted 83% of 259 applicants were admitted Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math 460-520 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 13% Score of 500-600 38% Score of 400-500 50% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 13% Score of 500-600 38% Score of 400-500 38% Score of 300-400 13% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing 460-550 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.29 3.75 and Above 19% 3.50-3.74 23% 3.25-3.49 19% 3.00-3.24 19% 2.50-2.99 16% 2.00-2.49 4% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 20-25 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 4% Score of 24-29 39% Score of 18-23 57% Score of 12-17 1% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,903 Out-of-state: $20,057 Room and Board Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Application Deadline Web Site Award Notification On a rolling basis Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File PROFILE OF 2003-04 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2003-04 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) English, Premedicine, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education Biological Sciences, Business, Premedicine, Education, English, Computer Science
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Biological and Physical Sciences Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business/Managerial Economics Chemistry Teacher Education Chemistry, General Computer Science Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education Finance, General French Language Teacher Education General Studies History, General Information Science/Studies Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Physics Teacher Education Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Health Education and Promotion Rhetoric and Composition Social Studies Teacher Education Sociology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Psychology, Biological/life sciences, Liberal arts/general studies None Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Washington semester Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 120 Part-Time Faculty 57 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 91% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 28% of classes 10-19 students: 28% of classes 20-29 students: 18% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 34% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 7% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Health Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Education, Master of Public Health Master's Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General Computer Science Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Curriculum and Instruction Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Human Services Liberal Studies Public Health--General Systems Science
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Shreveport Population 200,327 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Large city 250 acres Temperature 34.8 average low in January, 89.7 average high in September Rain 99 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 200 mile(s) from campus in Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex. 5 mile(s) from campus in Shreveport 40 mile(s) from campus in Marshall, TX HOUSING College Housing College does not provide housing for students Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Not available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Soccer x x x x Tennis x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC dance, drama theatre, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper 1% of women participate 1% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 3,220 Women 1,916 (59.5%) Men 1,304 (40.5%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,967 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 24 All Graduate Students 986 Yes 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.9% Asian 23.3% Black/African-American 4.2% Hispanic/Latino 3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 60.4% White 5.9% Unknown 1.8% from 12 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 66.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 11.0% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 22.9% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 30.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2016