Southern University At Shreveport

Southern University at Shreveport, also referred to as SUSLA, is located in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. It was established in the year 1967. The university offers students various degrees through the following academic divisions:

• Academic Outreach
• Allied Health Sciences
• Behavioral Sciences/Education
• Business Studies
• Humanities
• Science and Technology
• School of Nursing

The SUSLA students have access to a number of clubs and organizations including the Student Government Association (SGA), Student Center Board, Early Childhood Education Club, Health Information Technology Association, and Phi Theta Kappa. The university's athletics department fields men’s and women’s teams in golf as well as basketball. Southern University at Shreveport's students publish an on-campus newspaper called "The Jaguar Speaks."

Southern University At Shreveport Highlights

Where Southern University At Shreveport stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in family and social work, business and management, and education and teaching.
• High female/male ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

Southern University At Shreveport is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Southern University At Shreveport was 2,337 in 2007 (1,619 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Southern University At Shreveport participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Southern University At Shreveport Athletics

Southern University At Shreveport is in the Other for major sports.

Southern University At Shreveport offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 10 male students received the aid (men were 38% of those receiving aid) and 16 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 62% of students receiving such aid) .