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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

Shreveport, LA, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport is a medical school in northwest Louisiana. LSU Health is home to Schools of Medicine, Allied Health Professions, and Graduate Studies featuring courses from 31 health science-related academic departments. To supplement the school’s academic instruction, LSU Health offers clinical experience in four area hospitals. Additionally, LSU Health partners with other universities in the Louisiana State system to offer MD/PhD and Master of Public Health programs.

Campus Setting:
Small city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$10,474
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$21,345
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%

 

Student Loans

Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,500

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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Test Optional
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SAT Subject Tests
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AP Course Credit
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Dual Enrollment
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Admitted Student Stats

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,015
Total Number of Undergrads
23
Student:Faculty Ratio
3:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
15

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
39%
61%
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
22%
Hispanic
9%
White
65%
Multiracial
4%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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On Campus Women's Center
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Cultural Student Resource Groups
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Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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No
Campus emergency phones
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Mobile campus emergency alert
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After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$121,000
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,500
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%