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Southern University at Shreveport

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 240
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 40%
On-time graduation rate 11%

Located in Shreveport, Louisiana, SUSLA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Southern University at Shreveport is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Southern University at Shreveport is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SUSLA is reported to be 11%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at SUSLA is 40% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SUSLA do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • HBCU
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,958

Cost of attendance at Southern University at Shreveport in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $8,756
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,258

Cost of attendance at Southern University at Shreveport in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $18,188
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Southern University at Shreveport received on average $7,112 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,112
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 272 79% $6,038 $1,642,256
Other Federal Grant 273 79% $6,637 $1,811,996
State Grant/Scholarships 57 16% $1,386 $78,980
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 24 7% $3,294 $79,056
Total Grant & Scholarships 277 80% $7,112 $1,970,032

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southern University at Shreveport students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southern University at Shreveport students is 10.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 11.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 10.6%.

10.9%

  • African American 11.4% 42 students
  • white 12.5% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Southern University at Shreveport provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Southern University at Shreveport offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • ROTC - Army

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