Southern University at Shreveport
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 2-year
School Size & Setting
Medium | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
31:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Southern University at Shreveport
3050 Martin Luther King Dr, Shreveport, Louisiana 71107
See on MapPhone
(318) 670-6000
Website
www.susla.edu/Mission Statement
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.
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$4,958Out of state
$4,958Graduate
In state
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No informationFinancial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 94.0% | $6,550 |
| State/local grants | 22.0% | $1,821 |
| Institutional grants | 7.0% | $4,507 |
| Loans | 95.0% | $4,601 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$11,420 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,600 per year
Personal Expenses
$3,842 per year
Financial aid resources
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- General Studies
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Business/Commerce, General
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Undergraduate Majors X
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
- A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings. See other colleges that offer this major
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- A program that prepares individuals to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel. Includes instruction in posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems, accounting software operation, and general accounting principles and practices. See other colleges that offer this major
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
- A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations. See other colleges that offer this major
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
- A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching, the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and the social foundations of education. See other colleges that offer this major
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
- Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineering and related projects or to prepare for engineering-related fields. See other colleges that offer this major
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials, provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards. See other colleges that offer this major
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Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of health information administrators and other professionals, to construct medical records and clinical databases, perform manipulations on retrieved data, control the security and quality of records, and supervise data entry and technical maintenance personnel. Includes instruction in clinical and biomedical science data and information requirements, database management, data coding and validation, information security, quality control, health information content and structure, medical business procedures, and legal requirements. See other colleges that offer this major
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Includes instruction in the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups. See other colleges that offer this major
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Surgical Technology/Technologist
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and surgical nurses, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and postoperative personnel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling, surgical supplies management, wound exposure and closure, surgical computer and robot operation and monitoring, maintenance of hemostasis, and patient and team scrubbing. See other colleges that offer this major
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, radiographic technique, radiation biology, safety and emergency procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, quality assurance, patient education, and medical imaging/radiologic services management. See other colleges that offer this major
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Polysomnography
- A program that prepares individuals to work under the supervision of a physician to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Includes instruction in human anatomy and physiology, polysomnographic technology, polysomnography scoring, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of sleep, sleep disorders, and medical terminology. See other colleges that offer this major
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of clinical laboratory scientists/medical technologists, to perform routine medical laboratory procedures and tests and to apply preset strategies to record and analyze data. Includes instruction in general laboratory procedures and skills; laboratory mathematics; medical computer applications; interpersonal and communications skills; and the basic principles of hematology, medical microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis. See other colleges that offer this major
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes instruction in individual and group counseling skills, psychology of addiction, sociology, crisis intervention, substance abuse identification methodologies, substance abuse treatment modalities, substance abuse prevention and treatment resources, pharmacology and behavioral aspects of abused substances, treatment evaluation, patient observation and education, group dynamics, professional standards and ethics, and applicable law and regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See other colleges that offer this major
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of organization management and criminal justice to the administration of public law enforcement agencies and operations. Includes instruction in law enforcement history and theory, operational command leadership, administration of public police organizations, labor relations, incident response strategies, legal and regulatory responsibilities, budgeting, public relations, and organizational leadership. See other colleges that offer this major
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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General Studies
- An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. See other colleges that offer this major
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$20Graduate
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
70%Male Students
30%Student Ethnicities
- Black89.63%
- Caucasian6.59%
- Two Or More Ethnicities1.73%
- Hispanic/Latino1.08%
- Asian0.44%
- Not Specified0.25%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.25%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.03%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
3,849
Undergraduate students
3,849
Full Time Students
49%Part Time Students
51%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Basketball
Female sports:
- Basketball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Basketball
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Female
- Basketball
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