Southern University at Shreveport Tuition & Completion
Southern University at Shreveport is a public community college in Shreveport, Louisiana, enrolling about 1,910 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,049 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,958. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (88.9%) and White (7.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,958
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,049 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,910 70.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 10.48%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 49.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 27.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 62.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,356
- Room & Board: $10,450 annual estimate
Southern University at Shreveport: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern University at Shreveport, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern University at Shreveport?
Southern University at Shreveport is located in Shreveport, LA (ZIP 71107).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Southern University at Shreveport public or private?
Southern University at Shreveport is a Public institution.
How much does Southern University at Shreveport cost?
Published tuition: $4,958.
Average net price after aid: $11,049.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,478 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,359 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,785 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,943 |
| $110,001+ | $16,311 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,832.
How big is Southern University at Shreveport?
Total enrollment: 1,910 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,356 students.
About 71% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern University at Shreveport?
150%-time completion rate: 10.48%.
First-year retention: 38.3%.
What do graduates of Southern University at Shreveport earn?
Median earnings: $22,990 six years after entry; $33,099 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,500.
51.49% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern University at Shreveport known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (107 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (30 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (18 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (12 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (11 completions)
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician (9 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (9 completions)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician (8 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (7 completions)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern University at Shreveport a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 10.48%; median earnings $33,099 at 10 years; net price $11,049. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,958
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern University at Shreveport was $4,958.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,049
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern University at Shreveport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,049.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$44,196 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,049 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,832 4-Year Tuition
$10,450 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,008 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$68,032 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southern University at Shreveport.
Financial Aid by Income Level
51.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southern University at Shreveport was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southern University at Shreveport in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,492 | $3,492 | $9,308 |
| 2014 | $3,634 | $3,634 | $8,783 |
| 2015 | $3,987 | $3,987 | $8,992 |
| 2016 | $3,996 | $3,996 | $9,696 |
| 2017 | $4,184 | $7,432 | $10,444 |
| 2018 | $4,350 | $7,650 | $10,964 |
| 2019 | $4,350 | $7,650 | $8,878 |
| 2020 | $4,789 | $8,089 | $9,522 |
| 2021 | $4,958 | $8,258 | $10,842 |
| 2022 | $4,958 | $4,958 | $10,093 |
| 2023 | $4,958 | $4,958 | $12,890 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southern University at Shreveport reported total enrollment of about 1,910 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 23% male and 77% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (88.9%), White (7.1%), and Two or More Races (1.5%). About 51.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
70.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern University at Shreveport in 2024 is 1,910 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,356 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
38.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 88.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
6.52% 100% Completion Time
10.48% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 6.52% of students graduating from Southern University at Shreveport completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 34% male / 66% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 3% male / 97% female
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 6% male / 94% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southern University at Shreveport.
Return on Investment
$18,500 Median Student Debt
$33,099 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
55.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
648.91% Return on Investment
5.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southern University at Shreveport.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 107 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 30 completions
3. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 18 completions
4. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 12 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 11 completions
6. Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician: 9 completions
7. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 9 completions
8. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician: 8 completions
9. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Southern University at Shreveport.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern University at Shreveport graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern University at Shreveport from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 62.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,085
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,390
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern University at Shreveport is a public institution located in Shreveport, LA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. Enrollment is approximately 1,910 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (88.9%), White (7.1%), Two or More Races (1.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 10.48%. Approximately 51.49% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Shreveport, LA 71107
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 10.48% graduation rate at Southern University at Shreveport falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern University at Shreveport located?
Southern University at Shreveport is located in Shreveport, LA.
How much does Southern University at Shreveport cost?
Reported tuition is $4,958 and average net price is $11,049 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,450 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southern University at Shreveport?
Southern University at Shreveport reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,356 students, Black or African American (88.9%), White (7.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southern University at Shreveport?
About 49.4% of students at Southern University at Shreveport are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southern University at Shreveport earn?
Median earnings are $22,990 six years after entry and $33,099 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern University at Shreveport?
The 150%-time completion rate is 10.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southern University at Shreveport students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,500.
Is Southern University at Shreveport public or private?
Southern University at Shreveport is a public institution located in Shreveport, LA.
Is Southern University at Shreveport an HBCU?
Yes. Southern University at Shreveport is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Southern University at Shreveport a tribal college?
No. Southern University at Shreveport is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southern University at Shreveport a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southern University at Shreveport does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.9%).
Is Southern University at Shreveport religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southern University at Shreveport in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.