[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is LSUS to get into?
This page provides the latest information on Louisiana State University-Shreveport (LSUS)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. LSUS's acceptance rate is 50.55% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,917 students applied and 969 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into LSUS is not low.
To apply to LSUS, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, LSUS's acceptance rate is 50.55% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.48%. 743 men and 1,174 women applied to LSUS and 346 men and 623 women students were accepted.
Among them, 121 men and 184 women were enrolled in LSUS. You can explore the LSUS's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
Median SAT and ACT Score
For the academic year 2025, 15 students (5% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 247 students (81% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at LSUS.
The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,090, including 550 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 540 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 605 and the 25th percentile is 515. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 590 and the 25th percentile is 485.
The median ACT composite score is 21, with a 75th percentile score of 24 and a 25th percentile score of 18 at LSUS. The median ACT Math score is 18 and the median ACT English score is 21.
How competitive is LSUS's score?
The SAT and ACT scores at Louisiana State University-Shreveport are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,088, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2024-25, total 305 first-year students enrolled in LSUS. The proportion of full-time students is 92.79% and part-time students is 7.21%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.67% and women students is 60.33%.
The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at LSUS.
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at LSUS. The english proficiency test is required .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to LSUS:
- Open Admission Policy: No
- Undergraduate Application Fees: -
- Graduate Application Fees: -
- Admission Information: www.lsus.edu/undergraduate-admissions
- Online Application: https://apply.lsus.edu/
- Calendar System: Semester
- Course for High School Students: Not Offered
- Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
- Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)
LSUS Admission Frequently Asked Questions
LSUS is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 50.55%.
LSUS recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to LSUS is 1,090, and the average ACT score is 21. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
LSUS does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
LSUS does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
LSUS does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, LSUS requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, LSUS requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.
The institutional SAT code for LSUS is 6355 and 4-digit ACT code is 1593.