Louisiana State University Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States · Est. 1967 · Public University

Public LSU System university in Shreveport offering affordable degrees with strong community support since 1967.

  • Founded 1967 as two-year college; became four-year university in 1972
  • Public university, part of Louisiana State University System
  • 10,000+ students (2,600+ undergraduates, 7,000+ postgraduates)
  • 25 undergraduate programs, 13 master's degrees, 1 doctorate (EdD)
  • NAIA athletics (Pilots); 2025 baseball team won first national championship
  • 88% of faculty hold terminal degrees; 94% of first-time students receive financial aid

Academics

LSUS offers 25 undergraduate degree programs spanning sciences, business, education, engineering, and humanities. The university provides 13 master's degrees and a Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies. All business degrees are accredited by AACSB International. Five master's programs are available fully online, including MBA, Master of Education degrees, Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration, and Master of Health Administration. The institution emphasizes applied learning through research, internships, and networking opportunities.

Campus & Student Life

Located in urban Shreveport, LSUS serves over 50 student organizations including academic societies, Greek life, and service groups. The University Center functions as the campus hub for student activities. The Noel Memorial Library houses 250,000 books, 100,000 e-books, and 60,000 e-journals, plus the Northwest Louisiana Archives with 1.5 million photographs and the James Smith Noel Collection of rare antiquarian books. The campus also operates the Pioneer Heritage Center, Spring Street Museum, and Red River Radio public network.

Athletics

LSUS competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) within the Red River Athletic Conference. The Pilots field six varsity sports: men's baseball, basketball, and soccer; women's basketball, soccer, and tennis. The athletic program has won nine regular season conference titles and 16 conference tournament championships. In 2025, the baseball team made history as the first college baseball team to go undefeated for an entire season, winning LSUS's first national championship.

Facilities & Resources

Athletic facilities include The Dock (1,000-seat gymnasium), Pilot Field (baseball), The Swamp (soccer), and eight tennis courts. The Health and Physical Education Building houses the USA Weightlifting High Performance and Development Center. The campus features the Museum of Life Sciences with over 65,000 cataloged specimens, the Pioneer Heritage Center with seven historic plantation structures, and the Spring Street Museum in downtown Shreveport.

Founded
1967
Type
Public University
Courses
15
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationLouisiana State University System
Websitehttp://www.lsus.edu/
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
15
Avg career outcomes
$47.5K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources