The LSU name and stellar reputation. The Louisiana State University System is a multi-campus, multipurpose system of higher education, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, encompassing all Louisiana, and exerting a major influence on the economic, social, and cultural life of its citizens. Small class size to maximize individualized instruction. LSUS classes are smaller than most classes at comparable institutions. The typical student/teacher ratio at LSUS is 19/1, lending to individualized instruction and personalized learning. At LSUS, you are not a number, you are a student. Most professors will know you by name and take time to get to know your learning style and special needs. Outstanding faculty, 80% have terminal degrees. LSUS has one of the best educated faculties in the state. Eighty percent of the faculty has a terminal degree, meaning they have earned the highest degree offered in their field of expertise. At LSUS, you are learning from the most highly trained faculty members. Nationally ranked NAIA athletic teams. The LSUS Pilots compete in the Red River Athletic Conference, affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate ...Athletics (NAIA). The Pilots compete in baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, and women's tennis. The Pilot athletic teams have all won conference championships in the past few years and are a regular participant in the NAIA National Tournament. Convenient location in the state and in the city. Shreveport is in the heart of the AR-LA-TX, just three hours from Dallas, Texas, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Jackson, Mississippi. LSUS is located in the fastest growing section of Shreveport. Students have easy access to shopping, movies, and restaurants. Students without vehicles will find Shreveport to be easily navigated by bus. Affordable tuition. A quick comparison of comparable institutions will show you that LSUS is very affordable. In addition, LSUS offers various forms of financial aid, including scholarships, on-campus employment, graduate assistantships. Finances should not stop you from achieving your goals of a high quality education.