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Shreveport, LA 71107
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Southern University at Shreveport
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Information Summary
Ranks 2435th overall and 41st in Louisiana
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
46.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$3,452 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
19 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
51% / 51% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,387 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Shreveport, LA 71107
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,170 (21,943 urban / 8,227 rural) |
| Households | 10,598 (2.75 people per house) |
| Families | 7,927 (3.19 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 15,948 |
| Pop. — Asian | 111 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 27 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 262 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 13,971 |
| Pop. — Other | 185 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public 2-year colleges under 4-year universities
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Southern University at Shreveport?
Ranks 3981st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,444 | $1,444 | $2,574 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $808 | $808 | $808 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $94 | $94 | $141 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $3,452 | $3,452 | $4,582 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $11,964 | $11,964 | $13,094 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,964 | $6,964 | $8,094 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,252  $2,252 |
$2,252  $2,252 |
$3,382  $3,382 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,000  $5,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,512  $3,512 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,512  $3,512 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Southern University at Shreveport use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Southern University at Shreveport accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,500 | 314 |  72% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 405 |  93% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Southern University at Shreveport?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 451 | 1,537 | 1,988 |
Hispanic | 8 | 6 | 14 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 8 | 8 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | 2 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 107 | 260 | 367 |
Race Unknown | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 570 | 1,817 | 2,387 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Southern University at Shreveport.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 34 | 42 | |
| 13 | 25 | 38 | |
| 4 | 31 | 35 | |
| N/A | 26 | 26 | |
| N/A | 24 | 24 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Southern University at Shreveport Ranks 2807th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $42,479 ($41,818 male / $42,774 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 81 (25 male / 56 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 81 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $962,897 |
Southern University at Shreveport Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Southern University in Shreveport is unique in its study options. An instance of this, the university has a Cross-Registration and Internships.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Southern University in Shreveport.
- Computer Science:
- Computer Programming – Specific Applications, Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Education:
- Early Childhood Education
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Social Sciences:
- Social Sciences – General, Sociology
- Public Administration and Service:
- Human Services, Public Services
- Security and Protective Services:
- Law Enforcement Administration
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology, Dental Hygiene, Health Services – General, Medical Radiologic Technology, Medical Records Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Banking/Financial Services, Business Administration/Management, Hospitality Administration/Management
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 30th of June. Further, for international students, the application fee is 15.
Southern University at Shreveport Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 57% and Open admission. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer students are not ignored, nevertheless did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 30th of June. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 3rd of August and
Southern University at Shreveport Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Minority Status and State/District Residency.
Southern University at Shreveport Students
The university is a Public, Community College, Two-year, Coed, where 57 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and Historically black. In addition, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Southern University in Shreveport offers Associate degrees. Moreover, the student body consists of ninety-eight percent in-state students and two percent out-of-state students. The school’s size is approximately two thousand, five hundred and thirty-eight degree-seeking undergrads.
This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus.
Southern University at Shreveport Athletics
The Jaguars are a member of NJCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball
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