Shreveport Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Shreveport Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Shreveport, Louisiana

There are at least 9 colleges in Shreveport, listed and described below. These schools represent 9,721 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,951 full-time students, and a reported 865 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.

Featured Colleges in 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

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Shreveport Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Ayers Career College
8820 Jewella Ave
Shreveport, Louisiana 71118

Programs: pharmacy tech, HVAC, medical assistant.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 342 students, 542 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.
Student Body: 117 students, 239 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Placement assistance.

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

Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 79 students, 87 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, business management, psychology, biology, marketing, education, early childhood education, accounting.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 3,948 students, 3,122 full-time equivalent.
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.

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

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, barber, health aide, welding, HVAC, electrician, automobile mechanics, chef training.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 1,160 students, 835 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, registered nursing, radiographer, child development, phlebotomy, respiratory care tech, business, kindergarten/preschool teaching.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 2,337 students, 1,837 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 240 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges in Shreveport with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, biology, exercise science, media studies, political science, educational administration, psychology, secondary teaching.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 938 students, 898 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 625 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-610. Math: 500-610. Writing: 480-590.
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, occupational therapy, audiology and speech pathology, bacteriology, cardiovascular tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 800 students, 391 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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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.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Bossier City Colleges	2	56,461	4,986

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