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Louisiana State University - Shreveport
Louisiana State University - Shreveport (LSU Shreveport) is a public university located in Shreveport, Louisiana. It is part of the Louisiana State University System and was established in 1990. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including degrees in business, education, health sciences, and liberal arts. LSU Shreveport is known for its strong commitment to student success and community engagement, with numerous opportunities for internships, research, and service learning.
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- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 100 acres
LSU Shreveport offers a mid-size, academically focused community on a compact 100-acre urban campus with notable international diversity. The surrounding city provides strong nightlife options and mild, rainy winters, though students should budget for a relatively high cost of living.
AcademicInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
5/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
$52,534 avg starting salary
80% placement rate
Estimated outcomes score (heuristic): 4/10
Graduates report an average starting salary of $52,534 with an 80% placement rate, with Business Administration and Computer Science among the strongest fields. Other common career paths include Criminal Justice, Education, and Public Health.
Popular fields
Business AdministrationComputer ScienceCriminal JusticeEducationEnglishSociologyPublic HealthHistory
Top Recruiters
DeloittePwCAmazonLocal Enterprises
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Student Life
8,000 students (1,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 100 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
With approximately 8,000 students, the campus maintains a mid-size community feel where academic pursuits take priority over an active campus life. The urban setting provides access to city amenities, though on-campus engagement opportunities appear more limited.
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
Application fee: $50
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
The university maintains a moderately selective acceptance rate of 45.5%, with the best application window falling between December and March for Fall admission. Rolling admissions may vary depending on the specific school or program applied to.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Application fee: 50
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: TOEFL iBT 79
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school