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Louisiana State University-Shreveport admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 51%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1000-1195
- ACT (middle 50%): 18-24
Louisiana State University-Shreveport admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1195 or an ACT around 24 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Louisiana State University-Shreveport a stronger bet. Below 1000, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Louisiana State University-Shreveport's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Louisiana State University-Shreveport with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport has a 51% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Louisiana State University-Shreveport scored 1000-1195 on the SAT. Scoring above 1195 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1000 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Louisiana State University-Shreveport scored 18-24 on the ACT. Above 24 is strong, below 18 is below the typical admit.
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Louisiana State University-Shreveport's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.