Southern University At Shreveport

3050 Martin Luther King Dr, Shreveport, LA, 71107 - View a map of this school Map

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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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School Overview:

  • Southern University At Shreveport
  • Community College Avg.
County Caddo County, LA -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,521 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 866 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 2,387 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 93% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 72% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $4,500 $2,845

School Notes:

  • In 1967, Southern University at Shreveport made its humble beginnings here, on what is now called the Martin Luther King, Jr. Campus. From the beginning, the priority has been to aid people from diverse backgrounds to improve the quality of their lives and become contributing participants in this community's cultural and economic development. As the needs of the Shreveport/Bossier City metropolitan area have changed over the years, so has the Southern University at Shreveport campus and its role as an active participant in raising the level of excellence for the community.
  • Southern University at Shreveport offers a wide array of courses designed to facilitate admission to four-year senior institutions, address the needs of the work force development community, upgrade your skills in the latest trends in business and industry through credit and non-credit courses, provide short-range training programs designed for the working professional, or simply enhance your learning for the joy of it.
  • Southern University has two additional locations to serve the educational needs of the community: the Downtown Metro Center providing state-of-the-art allied health programs, and the Aerospace Technology Center that houses the FAA-approved Aerospace Technology and Maintenance programs. We also offer nationally recognized programs in Nursing, Radiologic Technology and Dental Hygiene. Couple the multitude of academic, social and personal services offered by the University with the beautiful scenery unique to the Martin Luther King Campus, and you have an educational environment that is beyond comparison.
  • Southern University at Shreveport is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • SUSLA HOMECOMING (KTAL Shreveport)
    posted on November 9, 2009 at 10:56:48 am
    1st Homecoming Week Ever in the History of SUSLA November 9-14, 2009, will be the first Homecoming Week in the history of SUSLA. The theme is "Futuristic Swag," which speaks to the institutions forward thinking. Tickets are on sale now for $10 and covers admission for all the homecoming events. Scheduled Activities: Monday, November 9 NOON - Homecoming Parade 3050 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive ...
  • SJC women’s basketball team announces 2009-2010 schedule (North Channel Sentinel)
    posted on October 29, 2009 at 08:25:41 pm
    The San Jacinto College women’s basketball team announced its 2009-2010 schedule this week, which begins Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at home against Temple College. The squad was also picked to finish ninth in the Region XIV conference by the league coaches.
  • Outreach would help Grambling grow enrollment (The News-Star)
    posted on October 27, 2009 at 06:25:58 am
    BATON ROUGE — Grambling State University could be facing some shake-ups in its course offerings and how it markets itself to increase enrollment.
  • Community forum for next Southern University president today at SUNO (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
    posted on September 16, 2009 at 12:47:24 pm
    A community forum to search for a new president to run the Southern University system in Louisiana will be held today at 5:30 p.m. at SUNO's Knight's Cafe, 6400 Press Dr.
  • Current Conditions - ArkLaTex (KTAL Shreveport)
    posted on September 9, 2009 at 12:12:31 am
    Southern University at Shreveport is doing it's best to keep up. Everywhere you look there are more students on campus. "The foot volume, traffic has just been overwhelming," Financial Aid Director Michael Francois said.

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