LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY-SHREVEPORT

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Louisiana State University-Shreveport

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Shreveport, LA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115-2399
Main Phone: (318) 797-5000
Web Site: www.lsus.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,201 (full-time equivalent) students. 92.6% of students attend full-time, while 7.4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 184 male students and 317 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 36.7% of the student body, while females made up 63.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (21)%, Hispanic (2)%, Asian (2)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 100% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

Journalism

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Fine Arts

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Community Service

School Accreditation

Louisiana State University-Shreveport reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Louisiana State University-Shreveport is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Louisiana State University-Shreveport belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (for baseball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for baseball.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 12,236
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 5,833
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 16,566

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school record is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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