Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is one of the seventeen public 4-year colleges in Louisiana. The campus is located in an urban area, in Shreveport.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,996 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 286 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 183 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 64%). Every year 30% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Louisiana State University-Shreveport's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,656, and fees were $1,510. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $5,656 and $14,664 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students5,996 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio27:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
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University of Louisiana at Monroe
95 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1975 - Current |
Admission
84%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 930 to 1132 |
| ACT | 19 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | $20 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $298/credit | |
| In State Students | $298/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $846/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $408/credit | |
| In State Students | $408/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,102/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $13,410 | $13,410 | $38,070 |
| ADN | 70 | $20,860 | $20,860 | $59,220 |
| BSN | 125 | $37,250 | $37,250 | $105,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $20,400 | $20,400 | $55,100 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Louisiana State University-Shreveport's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 50% | $4,518 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $1,288 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 71% | $3,544 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 48% | $3,060 |
| Federal Student Loans | 36% | $4,768 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$9,393
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,822 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,835 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,652 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,537 |
| Over $110,000$12,568 |
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Student Population
2,638
Undergrads
3,358
Graduates
3,486
Women
2,510
Men
40%
Full-time
60%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
49% |
|
Black/African American |
23% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
15% |
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Hispanic |
5% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.
