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Shreveport Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Shreveport

There are at least 12 colleges in Shreveport, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 9,856 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,686 full-time students, and a reported 625 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Louisiana State University-Shreveport and Southern University at Shreveport.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Louisiana Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Shreveport is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.

Shreveport QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Blue Cliff College
Shreveport, Louisiana

Originally started as a network of massage therapy schools about 20 years ago, the school now offers additional career programs. There are seven locations but each remains small, helping preserve a sense of personalized attention.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Career Technical College
Shreveport, Louisiana

Offers career training in allied health, business, and technical fields. Located at two campuses in Louisiana

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Remington College
Shreveport, Louisiana

Career college with multiple campuses all across the United States. Instruction with a strong component based on learning by doing.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Shreveport Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

American School of Business
702 Professional Dr N
Shreveport, Louisiana 71105-5646

  • Programs: medical office assistant, accounting, HVAC, administrative assistant, medical transcription, computer and media applications.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 135 students, 116 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Ayers Career College
8820 Jewella Ave
Shreveport, Louisiana 71118

  • Programs: pharmacy tech, HVAC, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 342 students, 342 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Diesel Driving Academy
4709 Greenwood Rd
Shreveport, Louisiana 71109

  • Programs: truck and bus driver.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 117 students, 117 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Guy's Shreveport Academy of Cosmetology Inc
1141Shreveport Barksdale Highway
Shreveport, Louisiana 71105

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 79 students, 79 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport-Bossier Campus
2010 N Market St
Shreveport, Louisiana 71107

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, barber, administrative assistant, chef training, HVAC, welding, autobody repair, printing press operation.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,160 students, 704 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Southern University at Shreveport
3050 Martin Luther King Dr
Shreveport, Louisiana 71107

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, business, registered nursing, kindergarten/preschool teaching, child development, respiratory care tech, radiographer, phlebotomy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 2,337 students, 1,619 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Boulevard
Shreveport, Louisiana 71134-1188

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biology, business management, exercise science, psychology, educational administration, elementary school teaching, finance, English.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 938 students, 878 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 625 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-600. Math: 490-620.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, Louisiana 71103

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, clinical lab tech, cardiovascular tech, occupational therapy, biochemistry, anatomy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 800 students, 764 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Louisiana State University-Shreveport
One University Place
Shreveport, Louisiana 71115-2399

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, general studies, psychology, biology, finance, accounting, elementary school teaching, marketing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,948 students, 3,067 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-590. Math: 420-530.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

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Bossier City Colleges256,4615,027 

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