LSU Shreveport

What LSU Shreveport does

LSU Shreveport (LSUS) is a public regional comprehensive university founded in 1967 and part of the Louisiana State University System. It operates from a single campus at One University Place in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving the Shreveport-Bossier metropolitan area and broader North Louisiana region through in-person and online delivery. The institution offers undergraduate programs spanning business, sciences, education, liberal arts, health, and digital arts; graduate programs including master's degrees (MBA, MS, M.Ed., MHA, MPH), a Doctor in Leadership Studies, and the Specialist in School Psychology; and a continuing education division providing professional development, IT boot camps, military credentialing (Air Force COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance), and testing services. Select programs hold specialty accreditations from NASP, CACREP, NACC, and SACSCOC, with the NACC-accredited M.S. in Nonprofit Administration being one of only 12 programs worldwide with that designation. Online delivery is anchored at online.lsus.edu, with programs in MBA, MHA, M.Ed., MSNPA, and Doctor in Leadership Studies.

The institution's core technology footprint comprises standard higher-ed platforms (Moodle LMS, myLSUS portal, Compass course registration) and a 10,000-square-foot Cyber Collaboratory equipped with robotic platforms, 3D printing, GIS, graphics/visualization workstations, game development, haptics, and VR systems that support the Computer Systems Technology and Cybersecurity programs. Revenue is generated through tuition and fees (in-state, out-of-state, and graduate tiers), a legislatively approved student technology fee, continuing education program fees, athletics-related revenue (NAIA programs), and an annual scholarship distribution exceeding $12.4 million, funded by a mix of tuition, state appropriations, and private donations. The go-to-market model relies on traditional admissions recruiting — website inquiries, campus visits, virtual tours, recruitment events, and high school/community partnerships — supplemented by online program marketing.

LSUS serves approximately 501-1000 employees and a diverse student base including traditional undergraduates, graduate students, continuing education and professional learners, and military/veteran-affiliated students. Key customer outcome metrics include a 100% Praxis pass rate for school psychology graduates, 92% job placement for M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling alumni, 88% of faculty holding terminal degrees, and 94% of first-time students receiving financial aid. The institution is recognized as the #1 fastest growing higher education institution in Louisiana and has achieved three consecutive top-10 NAIA School of the Year finishes, alongside a 5-Star NAIA Champions of Character designation.

Name

LSU Shreveport

Legal name

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Website

https://lsus.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

LSU Shreveport is a public regional comprehensive university in Shreveport, Louisiana, offering accredited undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, specialist, online, and continuing education programs. It serves traditional, graduate, military, and professional students across North Louisiana and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD), Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate degrees
• Continuing education
• Online degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Shreveport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition, along with various student fees including technology fees, activity fees, and other institutional charges for educational services.
2. Financial Aid Distribution: The university distributes over $12.4 million in scholarship money to students annually, which reduces net tuition revenue but supports student enrollment.
3. Continuing Education and Professional Programs: Revenue from continuing education programs, professional development courses, IT boot camps, testing center services, and youth programs.
4. Athletics: Revenue from athletics programs including NAIA competing teams, generating revenue through ticket sales, merchandise, and donor support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LSU Shreveport is a public university delivering undergraduate and graduate degree programs, online degrees, and continuing education across business, sciences, education, counseling, nonprofit administration, school psychology, computer systems technology, and other disciplines. It also provides student services, athletics, research institutes, and community engagement initiatives within the Shreveport-Bossier metropolitan area.

Product overview

LSU Shreveport is a public university offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The institution provides undergraduate degree programs across diverse disciplines (business, sciences, education, liberal arts, health), graduate programs including master's degrees, doctoral programs, and specialist certifications, continuing education and professional development courses, and online/hybrid learning options. Key graduate programs include the CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling, NACC-accredited Nonprofit Administration, NASP-accredited School Psychology specialist program, and interdisciplinary Computer Systems Technology. The institution operates as a unified educational platform serving undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Bachelor's degree programs across Accounting, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Digital Arts, Education, English, Finance, General Business Administration, General Studies, History, Management & Administration, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Nonprofit Administration, Nursing, Occupational Physiology, Physics, Pre-professional programs, Psychology, Public Health, and Sociology.
• Graduate Studies Master's, doctoral, and specialist degree programs including Doctor in Leadership Studies, MBA, M.Ed., M.A. in Liberal Arts, MHA, MPH, MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, MS in Biological Sciences, MS in Clinical Rehab Counseling, MS in Computer Systems Technology, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS in Nonprofit Administration, and Specialist in School Psychology.
• Specialist in School Psychology (S.S.P.) A three-year, full-time graduate program with practicum experiences and a paid internship leading to national certification as a school psychologist, accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
• Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration (MSNPA) Online Master of Science program offering four tracks in administration, development, disaster preparedness, and faith-based organizations, accredited by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).
• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master of Science program designed to develop professional counselors, accredited by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs).
• Master of Science in Computer Systems Technology Interdisciplinary graduate program with a computer science core offering concentrations in computer science, cybersecurity and networking, business administration, and biomedical informatics.
• Continuing Education Non-credit programs including Air Force COOL Assistance Program, Army Credentialing, Conference services, Exam Prep, In-Demand Careers, Leisure courses, Military Spouse Careers, Online IT Boot Camp Courses, Testing Center, and Youth programs.
• Online Degree Programs Online degree programs including Finance, General Business Administration, General Studies, Management & Administration, Marketing, MBA, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, MHA, MS in Nonprofit Administration, and Doctor in Leadership Studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% job placement rate for M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling alumni
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cisco AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationLSUS is part of the Cisco Academy program, providing students with opportunities to gain skills necessary to earn Cisco certifications in networking and cybersecurity. Students in the Cybersecurity and Networking concentration benefit from this partnership for hands-on training and certification preparation.
• LSUS FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LSUS Foundation supports the university through fundraising, donor relations, and alumni engagement. The foundation manages charitable contributions and supports scholarships and university programs through donor partnerships.
• Pilots Pointe (Student Housing)minorOthersStudent housing provider at lsus.pilotspointe.com providing on-campus living options for students, managed by a third-party housing operator.
• Chi Sigma Iota Honor SocietyminorOthersInternational Counseling Honor Society chapter at LSUS hosts activities such as licensed professional counselor mixers with counseling graduate students, area practitioners, and supervisors, providing networking and professional development opportunities.
• Nu Lambda Mu Honor SocietyminorOthersHonor society for nonprofit administration students, established through LSUS's NACC accreditation, recognizing academic excellence in the field.
• Nonprofit Leadership AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduates of the MSNPA program have the opportunity to independently seek Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credentials through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, providing professional certification pathways.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Louisiana at Monroe: Another regional comprehensive state university in the University of Louisiana System, comparable to LSUS in size, mission, and undergraduate/graduate program mix. Competes for similar in-state students and online learners in Louisiana.
• Louisiana Tech University: Public regional university in Ruston, Louisiana with comparable undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. Similar tuition-dependent model with state appropriations and a similar mix of business, education, and applied sciences programs.
• Northwestern State University of Louisiana: Public regional university in Natchitoches, Louisiana, part of the University of Louisiana System. Closely comparable in size, mission, and degree portfolio, with strong online programs that compete directly with LSUS.
• McNeese State University: Regional public university in Lake Charles, Louisiana, similar in size and program mix to LSUS. Competes for comparable in-state students across business, education, and health sciences.
• Nicholls State University: Regional public university in Thibodaux, Louisiana with similar undergraduate and graduate offerings. Comparable on size, tuition model, and dependence on state appropriations.
• Southern University at New Orleans: Public HBCU in metro New Orleans offering undergraduate and graduate programs at a comparable scale to LSUS. Competes for similar non-traditional and adult student segments in Louisiana.

Regional players

• University of Southern Mississippi: Public regional university in Hattiesburg, Mississippi with similar doctoral and master's offerings, including comparable accredited programs in counseling and psychology. Same enrollment scale and tuition model.
• Stephen F. Austin State University: Regional public university in Nacogdoches, Texas with comparable size, program mix, and tuition-dependent model. Targets a similar regional student base and offers comparable business, education, and online programs.
• Lamar University: Regional public university in Beaumont, Texas with similar undergraduate/graduate portfolio and online program emphasis. Comparable size, tuition model, and reliance on state appropriations.
• University of West Florida: Public regional university in Pensacola, Florida with comparable enrollment, online programs, and graduate emphasis in business, education, and health sciences. Operates under similar state-university economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/lsushreveport
• YouTubeyoutube.com/lsushreveport
• Facebookfacebook.com/LSUSPilots
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/louisiana-state-university-in-shreveport
• Instagraminstagram.com/lsushreveport

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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