Cost of LSUS
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $24,190 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $7,952 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,578 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,358 |
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| Average net price after aid | $11,101 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $11,228 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,122 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,347 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $12,773 |
| $110,001+ | $15,800 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with LSUS's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at LSUS
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 176 | $53,721 | $23,413 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 32 | $52,720 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 31 | $52,592 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 79 | $51,647 | $20,578 |
| Computer Science | 50 | $48,542 | — |
| Marketing | 66 | $41,602 | $19,919 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 114 | $37,443 | $25,875 |
| Biology | 59 | $28,442 | $25,412 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 7 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 13 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 29 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 5 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | — | — |
| History | 17 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | — | — |
| Psychology | 79 | — | $22,838 |
| Public Health | 31 | — | — |
| Sociology | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 26 | — | — |
Certificate programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 50 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 10 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (13)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 4,301 | $87,130 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 912 | $79,461 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 434 | $61,601 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 388 | $59,571 | — |
| Biology | 14 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 35 | — | $41,000 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 174 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 40 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 15 | — | — |
| Public Health | 89 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 12 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 13 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Louisiana
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Grambling State University | Grambling | $19,214 | 45% | $41,535 |
| Southern University at New Orleans | New Orleans | $12,086 | 79% | $42,300 |
| University of New Orleans | New Orleans | $7,761 | 74% | $53,518 |
| Nicholls State University | Thibodaux | $13,357 | 91% | $49,144 |
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles | $11,228 | 78% | $50,152 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe | $12,218 | 85% | $49,742 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | New Orleans | — | — | $84,003 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches | $12,842 | 93% | $51,238 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is LSUS's acceptance rate?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport admits 51% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,090 on the SAT.
How much does LSUS cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $24,190 a year (tuition and fees: $7,952). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,101 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,228.
How much do LSUS graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $49,677 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 27 similar colleges in Louisiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($53,721 a year after graduation).
What is LSUS's graduation rate?
33% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 83% of first-year students return for a second year.