- Acceptance rate: 51% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 515–605 reading and writing, 485–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $7,554 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Louisiana State University Shreveport reported: an acceptance rate of 51% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Louisiana State University Shreveport reviews each application.
Louisiana State University Shreveport GPA requirements
Louisiana State University Shreveport requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Louisiana State University Shreveport hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Louisiana State University Shreveport acceptance rate
Louisiana State University Shreveport admitted 969 of 1,917 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 51%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Louisiana State University Shreveport is a public 4-year university in Shreveport, Louisiana, with 2,651 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Louisiana State University Shreveport in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 515 | 550 | 605 |
| SAT Math | 485 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Louisiana State University Shreveport looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Louisiana State University Shreveport awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $7,554 a year at Louisiana State University Shreveport in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Louisiana State University Shreveport with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Louisiana State University Shreveport admitted 51% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Louisiana State University Shreveport's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Louisiana State University Shreveport's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 515–605 in reading and writing and 485–590 in math; ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How hard is it to get into Louisiana State University Shreveport?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Louisiana State University Shreveport admitted 51% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Louisiana State University Shreveport accept?
Louisiana State University Shreveport's acceptance rate was 51% for fall 2024: it admitted 969 of 1,917 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Louisiana State University Shreveport look for?
Louisiana State University Shreveport requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Louisiana State University Shreveport?
A lot: Louisiana State University Shreveport requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Louisiana State University Shreveport test optional?
Check Louisiana State University Shreveport's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Louisiana State University Shreveport was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 81% sent ACT scores.
What do students pay at Louisiana State University Shreveport after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $7,554 a year at Louisiana State University Shreveport in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Louisiana State University Shreveport consider legacy status?
No. Louisiana State University Shreveport doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Louisiana State University Shreveport give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Louisiana State University Shreveport awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Louisiana State University Shreveport's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Louisiana State University-ShreveportU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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