Louisiana State University-Shreveport Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
4,124

Full + Part time Students
1:22

Faculty to Student Ratio
9%

Transfer Student Ratio
$13.3K

Avg. Financial Aid

Established in 1967, Louisiana State University in Shreveport is a comprehensive, metropolitan university offering outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts, business, the sciences, and education. We are a campus of the statewide LSU System which is committed to providing the finest higher education opportunities available. Shreveport-Bossier City offers a richness of life, combining the conveniences of a big city with the warmth and hospitality of a smaller town. With a metropolitan population of more than 380,000, Shreveport offers an extensive railway system, and four major airlines.

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Overview

Total Faculty	129
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,306
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,818
Application Acceptance Rate	86%
Transfer Students	354
Programs	49 Programs
Courses	535 Courses
Equivalencies	1,942 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$4,943
Out-of-State Tuition	$4,943
Books and Supplies	$1,200
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	35%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,361
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	51%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$5,921

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Exploring the Admissions and Financial Aid process is a great way to begin your enrollment process at LSU Shreveport. The Admissions and Financial Aid staff is here to assist you through the process. We welcome the opportunity to speak with prospective students and families. Use the links to the left to find more information, and please let us know how we can help you.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	June 1
Spring	December 1
Summer	May 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

To be considered for admission, you must have earned at least a 2.0 GPA on all non-developmental college work attempted; and have need for no more than one developmental course; and have completed a college-level English and a college-level Mathematics course designed to fulfill general education requirements.
Official Transcripts:

Official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions is required. f you have earned less than 12 semester hours, you must submit your official high school transcript to the Admissions Office.
SAT Scores:

ACT or SAT scores may be requested by the Admissions Office and used to determine placement in college level English or Mathematics.
Letters of Recommendation:

Not required for admissions consideration.
Essay:

Not required for admissions consideration.
Application Fee:

There is a $10 nonrefundable application fee.
Interview:

Not required for admissions consideration.
Other Requirements:

All transfer students must complete Virtual Transfer Orientation (VTO), an online orientation program specifically designed for transfer students, prior to advising and registration for classes
Apply Here:

https://compass.lsus.edu/FCCSC/student/applogon.jsp

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Not published.
Credits (Min/Max):

You must earn a minimum of 30 credits in residence at LSUS to receive a bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Louisiana State University Shreveport Transfer Credit Policy.pdf