LSU Shreveport Ranks Top Online College in Louisiana
Prospective online students in Louisiana can use this survey-based ranking as one input when comparing programs.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Distance Learning
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Newsweek and Statista ranked LSU Shreveport the top online college in Louisiana in rankings released November 12, 2026. The ranking is based on an online survey of more than 9,000 U.S. residents who had used online learning services.
Why it matters
For students weighing online degrees, the rankings point to how former and current online learners rate schools on cost, support, and practical value. The recognition arrives as LSU Shreveport, where most students study online, continues to grow.
The survey covered more than 9,000 U.S. residents and rated schools on organization, support, price, reputation, success, practical relevance, and AI-related learning experience. LSU Shreveport enrolls more than 11,000 students, and the majority of them are online students.
The players
LSU Shreveport
A public comprehensive university in Shreveport, Louisiana, with more than 11,000 students, most of whom study online.
Newsweek
A national news magazine whose rankings include college and university lists for prospective students.
Statista
A statistics and market research company that co-produced the online college rankings with Newsweek.
Niche.com
An education and college-search website that publishes rankings, including a best value college list.
The details
Newsweek and Statista asked respondents who had used online learning services to rate institutions on several factors, including overall satisfaction and likelihood to recommend. Those responses formed the core of the ranking. Public data from the National Center for Education Statistics was added as a supplementary input, so the result blends student-reported experience with federal education statistics.
Timeline
Niche.com named LSU Shreveport the best value college in Louisiana several months before the online rankings were released.
The Newsweek and Statista online college rankings were released on November 12, 2026.
Education Landscape
The Education Advisory Board ranks LSU Shreveport as the third-fastest growing regional public comprehensive university in the country, and it is the fastest growing university in Louisiana over the past 10 years. This recognition places online satisfaction ratings alongside that enrollment growth as signals of how online programs are performing.
Students considering online degrees in Louisiana can use these rankings as one input when comparing programs, alongside cost and program fit. Prospective students can check LSU Shreveport's admissions and application requirements directly with the school's admissions office.
The takeaway
The rankings suggest that online students in Louisiana are rating LSU Shreveport highly on value and satisfaction. Before applying, ask the school's admissions or financial-aid office how its online tuition and support services fit your situation.
Further reading
For more on how online degree programs compare, explore the Distance Learning section.
More information
Start an application or review requirements on the LSU Shreveport admissions and application page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Bossier Press-tribune.
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