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Louisiana State University Shreveport SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range930 to 1150

ACT Range18 to 24

Average GPA3.35

Acceptance Rate50.5%

The standout detail is that LSU Shreveport is test-required, and ACT scores are the norm here: 81% of students submitted them. Aim for a 24 or higher to put yourself at the top of the middle ACT range, while keeping your GPA near or above the 3.35 average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Louisiana State University Shreveport facts and stats

Quick Facts

Louisiana State University Shreveport enrolls about 2,651 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. LSU Shreveport has an 83% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, while its 6-year graduation rate is 4%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 30:1. LSU Shreveport is test-required for admissions.

Location

Shreveport, LA

Undergrad Enrollment2,651

Freshman Retention83%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio30:1

Graduation Rate4%

Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Louisiana State University Shreveport application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, since LSU Shreveport requires scores for admission. Use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes, then make your final fall sitting the last test date whose scores will arrive before LSU Shreveport’s Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At LSU Shreveport, in-state tuition is $5,522, while out-of-state tuition is $13,154. Use these figures as a starting point, then review grants, scholarships, and other aid options that can lower your net cost.

In-State Tuition$5,522

Out-of-State Tuition$13,154

Room and Board$9,522

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$20

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At LSU Shreveport, out-of-state tuition is $13,154, while in-state tuition is $5,522. Room and board adds about $9,522, so total billed costs can vary meaningfully by housing choice and tuition category. Financial aid may reduce what students actually pay, with final net cost depending on eligibility, family finances, and available grants or scholarships.