Safety Score
1.13 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Shreveport, LA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Louisiana State University-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 9,736-student campus.
- 1.13
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,671
- Rank of 3,050
- #24
- LA rank
- 9,736
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Louisiana State University-Shreveport reports 1.13 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,671 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 51% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.13
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,671
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 51%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 3
- 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
Louisiana State University-Shreveport decreased from 4 to 3 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 changesLouisiana State University-Shreveport is a Public institution located in Shreveport, LA, enrolling approximately 9,736 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 9 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within LA, it ranks #24 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 9,736 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Louisiana State University-Shreveport is "Burglary" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in LA averaging 1.29 incidents per 1,000 students, Louisiana State University-Shreveport reports 13% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. 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.
National Rank
#1671
See peer comparison
State Rank (LA)
#24
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Where Louisiana State University-Shreveport sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 49% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Louisiana State University-Shreveport percentile rank 45.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1671 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Louisiana State University-Shreveport reports 13% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $7,518
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $7,518
- Avg Net Price
- $7,022
- Median Debt
- $22,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 51%
- SAT Average
- 1090
- SAT Math Range
- 485–590
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 18–24
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 35%
- Retention Rate
- 83%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $38,467
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $47,477
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 70%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyLouisiana State University-Shreveport: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 50% (2 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Fondling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 8 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 22 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Louisiana State University-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).
LA
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
1.13 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Gwinnett Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Del Mar College
0.62 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA · 9,726 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX · 9,720 enrolled
Safety Score 0.62
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus
Gurabo, PR · 9,718 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT · 9,712 enrolled
Safety Score 2.37
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA · 9,762 enrolled
Safety Score 3.48
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Louisiana State University-Shreveport nationally (rank #1671), regardless of size or state.
Ohio State University-Marion Campus
Marion, OH
National Rank #1670
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Milwaukee, WI
National Rank #1672
Antioch University-Los Angeles
Culver City, CA
National Rank #1669
University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului, HI
National Rank #1673
Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS
National Rank #1668
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport safe?
Louisiana State University-Shreveport has a safety score of 1.13 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,671 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Louisiana State University-Shreveport?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Louisiana State University-Shreveport compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in LA.
Does Louisiana State University-Shreveport have fire safety data?
Yes. Louisiana State University-Shreveport reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Louisiana State University-Shreveport's Safety Profile
Louisiana State University-Shreveport in Shreveport, LA enrolls 9,736 students and has a safety score of 1.13 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1671 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 4 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Louisiana State University-Shreveport's 1.13 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Louisiana State University-Shreveport against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
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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