Louisiana State University-Shreveport Acceptance Rate
Shreveport, Louisiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 949
- Admitted
- 785
- Yield
- 36.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 949 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Louisiana State University-Shreveport's acceptance rate has risen from 76.7% in 2014–15 to 82.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 690 to 949 (+38%) over that period.
Its 82.7% rate makes Louisiana State University-Shreveport more selective than about 37% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 38%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (81.2% for women vs 86.3% for men, a 5.1-point gap). Louisiana State University-Shreveport has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 36.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 690 | 529 | 76.7% | 348 |
| 2015–16 | 642 | 485 | 75.5% | 357 |
| 2016–17 | 691 | 612 | 88.6% | 258 |
| 2017–18 | 594 | 498 | 83.8% | 286 |
| 2018–19 | 712 | 616 | 86.5% | 293 |
| 2019–20 | 819 | 687 | 83.9% | 338 |
| 2020–21 | 918 | 759 | 82.7% | 339 |
| 2021–22 | 885 | 803 | 90.7% | 306 |
| 2022–23 | 974 | 866 | 88.9% | 306 |
| 2023–24 | 949 | 785 | 82.7% | 285 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 658 | 534 | 81.2% |
| Men | 291 | 251 | 86.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–590 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 470–560 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–24 | 92% |
How Louisiana State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Louisiana State University-Shreveport's acceptance rate?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport's acceptance rate is 82.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (785 admitted of 949 applicants).
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport test optional?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport received 949 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 785.
What SAT score do you need for Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Admitted students at Louisiana State University-Shreveport typically scored 530–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport getting harder to get into?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.7% in 2014–15 to 82.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lsus.edu/.