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Shreveport, Louisiana · Public, city campus

Louisiana State University-Shreveport SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1000-1195. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 18-24. Louisiana State University-Shreveport admitted 51% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1000-1195
ACT middle 50%
18-24
Acceptance rate
51%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
2,153

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Louisiana State University-Shreveport?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1195 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Louisiana State University-Shreveport's SAT submitters; 1000 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 27% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Louisiana State University-Shreveport?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Louisiana State University-Shreveport SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing515550605
SAT Math485540590
SAT total (estimated)100010901195
ACT composite182124

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 605 in Reading and Writing and 590 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 105 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1090.

Testing policy

Does Louisiana State University-Shreveport require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Louisiana State University-Shreveport told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Louisiana State University-Shreveport's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Louisiana State University-Shreveport

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$7,518
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$7,518
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$7,022
First-year retention rate
83%
Graduation rate within 6 years
38%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$47,477

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Nicholls State UniversitySAT 934-1196University of New OrleansSAT 935-1241Louisiana State University at AlexandriaSAT 970-1220Centenary College of LouisianaSAT 1060-1210McNeese State UniversitySAT 940-1198

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FAQ

Louisiana State University-Shreveport admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Louisiana State University-Shreveport?

Louisiana State University-Shreveport does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1000 and 1195 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1195 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1000 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Louisiana State University-Shreveport?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 18 to 24, with a median of 21. Scoring 24 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Louisiana State University-Shreveport require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Louisiana State University-Shreveport reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Louisiana State University-Shreveport's admissions website before you apply.

What is Louisiana State University-Shreveport's acceptance rate?

Louisiana State University-Shreveport admitted 51% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].