Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Louisiana State University-Shreveport's yield is 15 pts higher than U. Montevallo's
Yield rate - 2
Louisiana State University-Shreveport admits 51% vs. 54% at U. Montevallo
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Louisiana State University-ShreveportSelective
- U. MontevalloSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Louisiana State University-ShreveportTest-optional
- U. MontevalloTest-blind
How they read a record
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
U. Montevallo
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | U. Montevallo |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why

