Louisiana State University, Shreveport

What Louisiana State University, Shreveport does

Louisiana State University, Shreveport (LSUS) is a public university founded in 1967 and operated as a component of the Louisiana State University System under the governance of the LSU Board of Supervisors. Headquartered at One University Place in Shreveport, Louisiana, with 251–500 employees, the institution delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across three colleges — Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education and Human Development — spanning 30+ undergraduate majors and graduate offerings including the MBA, M.Ed., MHA, MPH, MS, and a Doctor in Leadership Studies. The university serves traditional first-time freshmen, transfer students from regional community colleges, working-professional graduate students, international students, military/veteran learners, adult/nontraditional students, dual-enrolled high schoolers, and continuing-education participants.

The underlying technology stack is conventional higher-ed infrastructure rather than proprietary IP: the myLSUS student portal handles registration and financial information, Moodle delivers the learning management system, Compass handles course search, Workday supports enterprise resource planning and HR, Noel Memorial Library provides digital research resources, and third-party platforms (Handshake for careers, Academic Works for scholarships, Nelnet for tuition payment plans, MeadowFi for net-price calculation, Clery Edge for compliance) are integrated into the student lifecycle. Specialized assets include the Center for Business & Economic Research (CBER) and the Institute for Nonprofit Administration & Research (INAR) as applied research and community-engagement vehicles.

LSUS generates revenue primarily through recurring tuition and mandatory fees — $7,446.72 for full-time in-state undergraduates and $7,438.68 for full-time in-state graduates in 2025-2026, with accelerated online graduate programs priced at $6,793.92 to $14,040 per year — supplemented by on-campus housing and dining (~ $11,578 annually), federal Title IV financial aid administration (Pell Grants, federal loans, School Code 002013), Louisiana TOPS state scholarships, LSUS Foundation scholarships (over $300,000 administered via Academic Works), NAIA athletics revenue, continuing-education boot camps and credentialing, and third-party sponsor billing. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer across student segments, with recruitment through the institutional website, campus visits, college fairs, community-college articulation agreements, military outreach, and dual-enrollment partnerships; 94% of first-time students receive financial aid, supporting the affordability-driven enrollment model.

Name

Louisiana State University, Shreveport

Legal name

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Website

https://lsus.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Louisiana State University, Shreveport is a public regional university in the LSU System offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees on-campus and via accelerated online formats, serving traditional, transfer, military, international, and adult learners across Northwest Louisiana.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

University & Educational Venue Operations (Auditoriums, Campus Arenas) (MPAGALAI), Academic Catalog, Curriculum & Policy Administration (EDALAAAL), Student Affairs Administration (Conduct, Wellbeing, Support Oversight) (EDADAKAC)

Keywords

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

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: Tuition and mandatory fees charged to undergraduate students enrolled in on-campus and online programs. For 2025-2026, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are $7,446.72 per year for Louisiana residents. Additional accelerated online programs have separate fee schedules.
2. Graduate Tuition and Fees: Tuition and fees charged to graduate students. For 2025-2026, graduate full-time tuition and fees are $7,438.68 per year for Louisiana residents. Various accelerated online graduate programs have different fee structures including MBA at $8,712.00 per year and Master of Public Health at $14,040.00 per year.
3. Room and Board (Housing and Food): On-campus housing and dining services revenue. Housing and food costs for on-campus students are approximately $11,578 per year. The university operates Pilot Dining Dollars and food services through third-party vendors.
4. Financial Aid Administration: The university administers federal financial aid (Pell Grants, federal loans), state programs (TOPS), institutional scholarships, and third-party sponsor billing including employer tuition assistance and government agencies.
5. Athletics: NCAA Division I athletics program generating revenue through ticket sales, merchandise, and NAIA conference affiliations. The program competes as the LSU Shreveport Pilots.
6. Continuing Education and Professional Development: Non-credit programs including IT boot camps, military credentialing programs (Air Force COOL, Army Credentialing), test prep, youth programs, and conference services. Also includes The Port Grille catering and events management.
7. Foundation Scholarships Disbursement: Over $300,000 in scholarships administered through the LSUS Foundation and private donors, funded by university benefactors via Academic Works platform.
8. Third-Party Billing: The university processes tuition and fee payments from third-party sponsors including employers, community sponsors, and government agencies that fund student education directly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

LSUS is a public university that delivers higher education services through 30+ undergraduate majors, graduate degrees (MBA, M.Ed, MHA, MPH, M.S. programs), and a doctoral program in Leadership Studies. Offerings are delivered both on-campus at the Shreveport campus and through accelerated 100% online formats, supplemented by continuing education programs (IT boot camps, military credentialing, exam prep) and student support services including financial aid, career services via Handshake, and the Noel Memorial Library.

Product overview

LSUS is a public university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across business, education, health sciences, liberal arts, and STEM fields. The institution provides both on-campus and accelerated online degree options, along with continuing education and professional development programs. Core academic offerings include undergraduate majors, graduate degrees (MBA, M.Ed., M.S., Doctorates), and continuing education including IT boot camps. Student services are delivered through integrated platforms including myLSUS portal, Moodle LMS, Handshake career platform, and Academic Works scholarship management. The university serves traditional students, adult learners, military personnel, and early college high school students through a comprehensive educational ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs across 30+ majors including Accounting, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Digital Arts, Education, English, Finance, History, Marketing, Mathematics, Nursing, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, and Sociology. Available on-campus and via accelerated 100% online format for Louisiana residents at $7,446.72 (on-campus) or $7,332.24 (online) for 2025-26.
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's and doctoral programs including Doctor in Leadership Studies, MBA, Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership, Master of Health Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Arts in Liberal Arts, and M.S. programs in Applied Behavior Analysis, Biological Sciences, Clinical Rehab Counseling, Computer Systems Technology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Nonprofit Administration. Tuition for 2025-26: $7,438.68 on-campus; accelerated online programs range from $6,793.92 (M.Ed) to $14,040.00 (MPH).
• Online Degree Programs Accelerated 100% online undergraduate and graduate degree programs delivered in 7-week sessions, designed for working professionals and nontraditional students. Includes fully online MBA, M.Ed, MHA, MPH, MNPA, and undergraduate programs with lower tuition rates than on-campus equivalents.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development Non-credit professional development programs including IT boot camps, military credentialing programs (Air Force COOL, Army Credentialing), test preparation, workforce training courses, youth programs, and leisure learning. Includes The Port Grille catering and events management services.
• Early College / Dual Enrollment Program Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing secondary education, including LaPrep programs designed to accelerate college readiness and reduce overall college costs.
• Military and Veterans Education Services Support services for active duty service members, veterans, and military dependents, including LA Title 29 Tuition Exemption processing, Chapter 33 GI Bill certification, military credentialing assistance, and military spouse career resources.
• On-Campus Housing and Dining On-campus housing and dining services for students, with annual housing and food costs of approximately $11,578. Includes Pilot Dining Dollars program and food services operated through third-party vendors.
• NAIA Athletics Program (LSU Shreveport Pilots) NAIA Division I intercollegiate athletics program generating revenue through ticket sales, merchandise, and conference affiliations. The LSU Shreveport Pilots program is recognized as 5-Star Champions of Character and finished No. 9 in the 2025 NAIA School of the Year standings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of first-time students receive financial aid
• +5 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Noel Memorial Library (LSUS)coreOthersNoel Memorial Library serves as the central research library for LSUS students and faculty, providing physical and digital research resources, research guides, interlibrary loan services, and academic support for all disciplines.
• Center for Business & Economic Research (CBER)coreOthersCBER provides economic research, analysis, and data visualization services for Northwest Louisiana, supporting regional economic development and providing research opportunities for LSUS students and faculty.
• Institute for Nonprofit Administration & Research (INAR)coreOthersINAR provides professional development, research, and consulting services for the nonprofit sector in Northwest Louisiana, creating experiential learning opportunities for LSUS students.
• Pilots Pointe (Student Housing)minorOthersOff-campus student housing partner providing residential options for LSUS students. Linked through the university's housing information page as a recommended housing resource.
• Handshake (Career Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationHandshake is the primary career services and employer recruitment platform used by LSUS, connecting students and alumni with job opportunities, internships, and employer connections.
• Academic Works (Scholarship Management)coreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic Works is an online scholarship portal through which LSUS administers all institutional scholarships, allowing students to search and apply for scholarships based on criteria including GPA, program of study, and classification.
• LSUS Alumni AssociationcoreOthersThe LSUS Alumni Association (lsusalumni.org) connects former students with the university, providing networking opportunities, career resources, and engagement events that support student recruitment and fundraising.
• LSUS Athletics (NAIA)coreOthersLSUS Pilots athletics competes in the NAIA, offering 5-star Champions of Character programming and serving as a recruitment channel for student-athletes from across the region.
• Office of Community EngagementminorOthersThe Office of Community Engagement connects LSUS students and faculty with regional community service opportunities, workforce development, and civic partnerships in Northwest Louisiana.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Louisiana at Monroe: Another regional public university in the Louisiana University System with comparable undergraduate/graduate programs, tuition structure, and athletic division, serving a similar regional student population.
• Southeastern Louisiana University: Regional Louisiana public university with comparable scale, comprehensive programs, NCAA athletics, and similar tuition affordability positioning.
• Southern University and A&M College: Louisiana public HBCU with similar comprehensive programs, NCAA Division I athletics (with NAIA-affiliated schools in the broader system), and statewide affordability positioning.
• Louisiana Tech University: Louisiana public university with similar mix of liberal arts, business, education, and STEM programs at comparable tuition levels, also part of the state's higher education ecosystem.
• Northwestern State University of Louisiana: Louisiana public regional university offering comparable undergraduate/graduate programs, online options, and military-friendly services in central Louisiana.
• McNeese State University: Regional public university in Southwest Louisiana with similar size, comprehensive degree offerings, NAIA/NCAA athletics, and affordable tuition positioning.
• Nicholls State University: Louisiana public regional university with similar size, mix of undergraduate and graduate programs, and focus on serving a defined geographic region.
• University of Louisiana at Lafayette: Larger Louisiana public university in the UL System with comparable comprehensive degree offerings, online programs, and regional economic development focus.
• Grambling State University: Louisiana public HBCU with comparable regional focus, undergraduate/graduate programs, NCAA Division I athletics, and affordable tuition positioning within the state system.

Regional players

• Stephen F. Austin State University: Texas regional public university with comparable scale, comprehensive undergraduate/graduate programs, NAIA/NCAA athletics, and affordable tuition positioning in a neighboring state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LSU_Shreveport
• Facebookfacebook.com/203728850356
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/louisiana-state-university-in-shreveport

Compliance7 records

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