Louisiana State University in Shreveport
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Louisiana State University in Shreveport, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

84
%
Acceptance rate
3.35
Average High School GPA
1046
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Louisiana State University in Shreveport?

84%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, LSU Shreveport accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 949 people applied and 785 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
534 / 658 (81%)
Men
251 / 291 (86%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Louisiana State University in Shreveport:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

34%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 34% ended up enrolling at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Louisiana State University in Shreveport by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things LSU Shreveport considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Louisiana State University in Shreveport?

3.35
Average High School GPA
1046
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Louisiana State University in Shreveport as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.35.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
5%
3.75-3.99
24%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
16%
3.00-3.24
9%
2.50-2.99
17%
2.00-2.49
8%

LSU Shreveport is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

2%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

92%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
470
Math Mean
494
75th Percentile
560
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
530
Verbal Mean
552
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
930
Composite Mean
1046
75th Percentile
1150

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