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Southern University At Shreveport can be found in Shreveport, Louisiana (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Southern University At Shreveport.
The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching.
Southern University At Shreveport is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 2,536 students were enrolled in Southern University At Shreveport. The school has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University System, seeks to provide a quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This Institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates and associate degrees; and, offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern University At Shreveport
3050 Martin Luther King Dr
Shreveport, LA 71107
General Phone: (318) 674-3300
Admissions Phone: (318) 674-3342
Financial Aid Phone: (318) 674-3494
http://www.susla.edu
Southern University At Shreveport awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 101 | phlebotomy, radiographyer, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, dialysis tech, dental hygienist, surgical tech, histotechnologist, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 61 | general studies |
| Education And Teaching | 37 | kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Business And Management | 28 | accounting technology, business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 27 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 20 | computer repair, aircraft powerplant tech, avionics maintenance |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | substance abuse counseling |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | child development, child care management |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | electronics tech, hazardous materials info systems tech |
| Science | 9 | chemistry, biology |
| Hospitality | 7 | hospitality management |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | medical records tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and administration |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 4 | restaurant and catering management |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 3 | funeral and mortuary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Media | 0 | recording arts tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern University At Shreveport in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 239 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 119 | 13 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
Southern University At Shreveport is a historically black college.
In 2005, Southern University At Shreveport had a total enrollment of 2,536 students (1,921 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 10% |
| Black | 88% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 90% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Shreveport, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (318) 674-3342
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,252 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,382 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Southern University At Shreveport participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 768600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (318) 674-3494
Southern University At Shreveport has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $39,101 | 15 | $42,080 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $46,077 | 15 | $42,080 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $46,322 | 8 | $44,922 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $36,892 | 13 | $42,727 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $32,304 | 11 | $35,426 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $40,894 | 32 | $40,766 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Basketball | 4 | 1 | 5 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Hazardous Materials Information Systems Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern University At Shreveport Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 2% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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