| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
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.
Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana or Southern University at Shreveport, a campus of the Southern University System, opened for instruction on September 19, 1967.
Initially designated a two-year commuter college to serve the Shreveport-Bossier City area, its primary emphasis was to provide the first two years of basic college courses. Today, the college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
On October 28, 1974, the Louisiana Board of Regents, then called the Coordinating Council for Higher Education, granted to the institution approval for six associate's degree programs in business, humanities, medical office assistant, natural sciences, office administration and social sciences. In 1978, it added an associate's degree in medical laboratory technology.
no:Southern University at Shreveport
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,252 | $ 3,382 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,444 | $ 2,574 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 808 | $ 808 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,866 | 60% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 313 | 2% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 948 | 1% | |
Any Aid: |
61% |
