Shreveport, LA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,045-student campus.

24.88
Incidents / 1k students
#3,024
Rank of 3,050
#44
LA rank
1,045
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport reports 24.88 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #3,024 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

24.88
incidents / 1,000 students
#3,024
of 3,050 ranked nationally
10
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-5 reported incidents

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport decreased from 15 to 10 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is a Public institution located in Shreveport, LA, enrolling approximately 1,045 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 45 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within LA, it ranks #44 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,045 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is "Aggravated Assault" with 25 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in LA averaging 2.29 incidents per 1,000 students, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport reports 986% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport's safety score of 24.88 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 0.9% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.

Safety Score

24.88 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#3024

See peer comparison

State Rank (LA)

#44

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

10

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport percentile rank 0.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #3024 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport reports 986% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$65,160
Median Earnings (10yr)
$74,671

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 50% (20 → 10 incidents)

510152025 202120222023 20 10 ▼ -50.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 2617
Arson 000
Burglary 130
Fondling 021
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 521
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 221
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 12 0
Liquor 2023 2 0
Weapons 2023 10 0
Drugs 2022 20 0
Liquor 2022 2 0
Weapons 2022 5 0
Drugs 2021 18 0
Liquor 2021 4 0
Weapons 2021 6 0

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

LA

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

24.88 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#3,024
Enrollment
1,045
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport nationally (rank #3024), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport safe?
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport has a safety score of 24.88 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #3,024 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in LA.
Does Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.

Understanding Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport's Safety Profile

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport in Shreveport, LA enrolls 1,045 students and has a safety score of 24.88 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #3024 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 15 in 2022 to 10 in 2023.

What this means for you

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport's 24.88 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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