Southern University at Shreveport

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,618

2021 Average Net Price

$9,422

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

9.74%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,745

45.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

10.9%

45 Graduates

About

Southern University at Shreveport is a higher education institution located in Caddo Parish, LA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southern University at Shreveport were Registered Nursing (49 degrees awarded), General Studies (37 degrees), and Dental Hygiene (21 degrees).

In 2021, 245 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern University at Shreveport. 83.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (214 degrees), 8.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern University at Shreveport is $2,618, which is $−5,350 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern University at Shreveport is $2,618, which is $−5,350 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,422.

In 2021, 61% of undergraduate students attending Southern University at Shreveport received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,618

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southern University at Shreveport was $2,618. The cost of tuition at Southern University at Shreveport is $−5,350 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern University at Shreveport (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,422

2021 Value

3.29%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southern University at Shreveport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,422. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southern University at Shreveport grew by 3.29%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern University at Shreveport (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,706

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern University at Shreveport was of $7,706 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 7.87% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern University at Shreveport (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Southern University at Shreveport received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.69% with respect to 2020, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern University at Shreveport (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

9.74%

2019 Default Rate

109

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southern University at Shreveport was 9.74%, which represents 109 out of the 1119 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southern University at Shreveport had a total enrollment of 2,745 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southern University at Shreveport is 1,256 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,489. This means that 45.8% of students enrolled at Southern University at Shreveport are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern University at Shreveport, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90.6% Black or African American, 6.45% White, 1.06% Two or More Races, 0.838% Hispanic or Latino, 0.437% Asian, 0.328% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0364% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern University at Shreveport in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (58.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (32.7%) and White Female (4.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern University at Shreveport in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,745 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern University at Shreveport is 1,256 and the part-time enrollment is 1,489. This means that 45.8% of students enrolled at Southern University at Shreveport are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern University at Shreveport (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

40%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern University at Shreveport was 40%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Southern University at Shreveport had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern University at Shreveport (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
2,487 enrolled students
White
177 enrolled students
Two or More Races
29 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern University at Shreveport is 90.6% Black or African American, 6.45% White, 1.06% Two or More Races, 0.838% Hispanic or Latino, 0.437% Asian, 0.328% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0364% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4 students (0.146%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 163 more women than men received degrees from Southern University at Shreveport. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern University at Shreveport is black or african american (214 degrees awarded). There were 8.92 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southern University at Shreveport is Registered Nursing (49 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (37 degrees) and Dental Hygiene (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern University at Shreveport, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (152 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (6 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern University at Shreveport are Registered nurses (1,354,749 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (164,331 people), Medical & health services managers (158,515 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (133,517 people), and Pharmacists (133,383 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern University at Shreveport in 2021 are Health (152 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (6 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (8 degrees), Protective Services (11 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern University at Shreveport are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Southern University at Shreveport are Health (152 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (6 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (8 degrees), Protective Services (11 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern University at Shreveport are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,508,458 people), Elementary & secondary schools (434,684 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (342,399 people), Outpatient care centers (245,280 people), and Offices of physicians (205,811 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern University at Shreveport.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
49 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
37 degree-majors awarded
Dental Hygiene
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Southern University at Shreveport was Registered Nursing with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southern University at Shreveport according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

204

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Southern University at Shreveport, which is 0.201 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (204).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern University at Shreveport by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Southern University at Shreveport in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 0.9 times less than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Southern University at Shreveport in Registered Nursing, which is 11.3 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

11%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 7% of students graduating from Southern University at Shreveport completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 11% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 13% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (16.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southern University at Shreveport is Female and White (16.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
214 degrees awarded
White
24 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern University at Shreveport is black or african american (214 degrees awarded). There were 8.92 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
179 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
35 degrees awarded
White Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern University at Shreveport is black or african american female (179 degrees awarded). There were 5.11 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (35 degrees).

Operations

Southern University at Shreveport has an endowment valued at nearly $1.51M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 154k (10.2%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Southern University at Shreveport had a total salary expenditure of 34.6M. Southern University at Shreveport employs 42 Instructors, 21 Assistant professors and 11 Associate professors. Most academics at Southern University at Shreveport are Female Instructor (26), Male Instructor (16), and Female Assistant professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern University at Shreveport are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 72 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

Endowment

$1.51M

2021 Endowment

34.5%

growth from 2020

Southern University at Shreveport has an endowment valued at about $1.51M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern University at Shreveport grew 34.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.78M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern University at Shreveport (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.11M - Federal
$1.31M - State
$25.1k - Local

As of 2021, Southern University at Shreveport received $7.11M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.31M from state grants and contracts, and $25.1k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$12.9M

2021 Salaries

2.22%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Southern University at Shreveport paid a median of $12.9M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($34.6M) and a 2.22% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.15M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southern University at Shreveport paid a total of $4.15M to 79 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

72 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern University at Shreveport were Instructor with 42 employees, Assistant professor with 21 employees, and Associate professor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern University at Shreveport were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 72 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern University at Shreveport was Female Instructor with 26 employees, Male Instructor with 16 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern University at Shreveport.