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Colleges / Louisiana State University in Shreveport

Louisiana State University in Shreveport

Shreveport, LA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate89%

LSU Shreveport Student Life

Louisiana State University in Shreveport Student Activities

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Louisiana State University in Shreveport Housing

This table offers information on housing at Louisiana State University in Shreveport.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes No special consideration for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 8%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 351
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Louisiana State University in Shreveport offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

The majority of Louisiana State University in Shreveport students live on campus. In 2023, 8% of undergrads at Louisiana State University in Shreveport lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 92% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Louisiana State University in Shreveport. There are 351 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,465 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Louisiana State University in Shreveport offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Louisiana State University in Shreveport Athletics

At Louisiana State University in Shreveport there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Louisiana State University in Shreveport:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Soccer Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Is Louisiana State University in Shreveport Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Louisiana State University in Shreveport is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The LSU Shreveport campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Plan a Visit to Louisiana State University in Shreveport

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Louisiana State University in Shreveport, take I-49 to Shreveport, LA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Shreveport Regional airport.

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LSU Shreveport Students

59%

Women

41%

Men

65%

Full Time

34%

Part Time

88%

In State

12%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

57%

25%

5%

5%

4%

2%

1%

1%

0.14%

Graduate Students

6,256

Undergraduate Students

2,465

Non-Resident / International Students

86

LSU Shreveport Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

8,721

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

89%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,515

Out-of-State

$8,711

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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