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Southern University at Shreveport

Shreveport, LA·Public·1,974 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. 51% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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Accept
1,974
Students
$12,890
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$29,800
Earnings
10 yr
$7,500
Debt

About This School

Southern University at Shreveport is a public institution located in Shreveport, Louisiana with approximately 1,974 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,890 per year. Typical graduates earn $29,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) is a junior college in Shreveport, Louisiana. It is part of the historically black Southern University System. The college is a member school of Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable entry point into higher education — with a median debt of just $7,500 at graduation, financial risk here is genuinely low compared to most schools. As an HBCU junior college, SUSLA offers a supportive community and a manageable path to a two-year degree or transfer, but be clear-eyed about the outcomes: median earnings of $29,800 ten years out suggest graduates often need to continue their education or build additional credentials to reach stronger earning potential.

Founded
1967
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions46%
Computer Science9%
Business & Marketing4%
Education0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,958
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,958
Avg Net Price
$12,890
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants51%
Median debt at graduation$7,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White7%
Black90%
Hispanic/Latino1%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,974 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Southern University at Shreveport

3050 Martin Luther King Dr

Shreveport, LA 71107

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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