More selective than 82% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
2% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 92% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose LSUS over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
LSUS SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, LSUS is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 515 | 605 |
| SAT math | 485 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1000 | 1195 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
LSUS admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 51% | 515–605 | 485–590 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | 530–590 | 470–560 | 19–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is LSUS compared with other Louisiana colleges?
LSUS has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane University of Louisiana | 14% | 86% | $39,949 |
| 2 | Southern University and A & M College | 35% | 27% | $20,077 |
| 3 | Dillard University | 42% | 43% | $22,094 |
| 4 | Grambling State University | 45% | 36% | $19,809 |
| 5 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | 51% | 38% | $7,022 |
| 6 | Centenary College of Louisiana | 56% | 56% | $23,624 |
| 7 | Xavier University of Louisiana | 69% | 49% | $17,127 |
| 8 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 73% | 69% | $19,151 |
| 9 | University of Holy Cross | 74% | 49% | $15,635 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at LSUS
College Scorecard; IPEDS
LSUS admissions questions
What is the LSUS acceptance rate?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport accepts 51% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 785 of 949 applicants were admitted.
Does LSUS require the SAT or ACT?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 2% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 92% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for LSUS?
The middle 50% of Louisiana State University-Shreveport enrolled first-year students scored 1000–1195 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at LSUS?
36% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (285 of 785).
Is LSUS getting harder to get into?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport accepted 51% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Louisiana State University-Shreveport overview