Southern University at Shreveport - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Southern University at Shreveport is a 2-4 years, public school located in Shreveport, Louisiana.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,958 for Louisiana residents and $4,958 for other students on average. It offers 39 degree programs through 22 Certificate, 17 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 2 programs (2 Certificate programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	3050 Martin Luther King Dr, Shreveport, LA
Phone	318-670-6000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,958 Out-of-State$4,958
Student Population »	3,154 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	7%
Transfer-out Rate	14%
Retention Rate	52% (Full-time) 41% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$9,202
Students to Faculty	29:1 (3.45%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,958 for Louisiana residents and $4,958 for out-of-state students at Southern University at Shreveport. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($4,874) over public community colleges in Louisiana.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Southern University at Shreveport. Then, we compare its costs to Louisiana community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Louisiana Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,958	$4,958
Books & Supplies	$1,600
On-Campus Living Costs	$14,292
Off-Campus Living Costs	$8,842
Average Financial Aid	$9,202
Cost of Attendance	$20,850	$20,850
After Financial Aid	$11,648	$11,648
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,800

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Louisiana Residents	Out-of-State Students
Southern University at Shreveport	$4,958	$4,958
Public Community Colleges in Louisiana	$4,207	$4,874
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Southern University at Shreveport offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 2 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Certificate. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	2	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	22	17	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Science/Studies	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Science	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	16 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Development	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	81 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/Receptionist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Polysomnography	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	34 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,154 students at Southern University at Shreveport including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 889 male students and 1,856 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,745	1,256	1,489
Male Students	889	442	447
Female Students	1,856	814	1,042

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Southern University at Shreveport, there are 3,154 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,736 students were attending classes through distance learning (827 students are enrolled exclusively and 909 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	3,154
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	827
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	909
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,418