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Total Enrollment: 1,070
Level of Selectivity: Noncompetitive
Location: Shreveport, known for
its production of cotton, is one of the larger cities in Louisiana. It is
serviced by rail and bus, and the airport is approximately 12 miles away.
Points of interest include Spring Street Museum, American Rose Center, and
Louisiana Downs Racetrack. The city is enriched by libraries, churches, a
planetarium, and concert and theater facilities.
HISTORY
Southern University at
Shreveport (SUS) is a two-year, state-supported, coed, community institution
founded in 1964. SUS is a branch campus of Southern University and A&M
College-Baton Rouge and part of the Southern University System, the only public
black university system in the nation.
As a branch of a
land-grant institution, SUS is committed to providing education to students
with diverse abilities and varying academic backgrounds. Its purpose is to
prepare students for technical and semiprofessional careers. Through its
liberal arts transfer program, students are prepared to continue their
education at a four-year institution. The college consists of five buildings
situated on 101 acres in a small town.
ACCREDITATION
Southern University at Shreveport is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the Associate of
Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees.
COSTS
PER YEAR
2002–03 Tuition: $1626 (in-state); $2756
(out-of-state)
Room and board: None
Special fees: $175
Books: $700
Estimated total cost: $2501 (in-state); $3631 (out-of-state)
2000–01
FINANCIAL AID–INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
Percentage of students receiving financial aid:
95
Financial Aid Specific
to the School
- The Air Force Reserve and
National Guard
offer financial assistance for active members who demonstrate financial
need. Students should contact the Air Force Reserve or National Guard
Office.
- The Deferred Payment Plan allows students to pay college
costs in two or three installments during the semester. Students should
contact the Business Department.
- Short-term, low-interest loans from the college and external
sources range from $50 to $400. Students should contact the school.
- Tuition waivers are available to senior
citizens age 65 and over on a space-available basis. Students should
contact the school.
Financial Aid Deadline:
July 15
(priority)
Financial
Aid Contact:
Director of Financial Aid
Southern University at Shreveport
3050 Martin Luther King Boulevard
Shreveport, Louisiana 71107
Telephone: 313-674-3494
Toll-free: 800-458-1472 Ext. 494
Fax: 318-674-3313
Open admission. ACT
(preferred) or SAT required for counseling and placement.
Entrance Requirements: Graduation from an
accredited high school (or equivalent); official high school transcript. A $5
application fee is required ($15 for international students).
Admission Application
Deadline: July 1 (fall); November 1 (spring); April 1 (Summer).
Admission Contact: Director of Admissions,
Southern University at Shreveport, Bossier City Campus, Shreveport, Louisiana
71107; Telephone: 318-674-3342; 800-458-1472 (toll-free).
Graduation Requirements:
A
minimum of 62 semester hours and completion of core requirements.
STUDENT
BODY PROFILE
Total enrollment: 1,070
In-state: 1,056
Full-time undergraduates (men/women): 191/518
Part-time undergraduates (men/women): 87/274
CLASS
OF 2000–01 PROFILE
Median ACT score: 12
Average high school GPA: 2.0
FACULTY
PROFILE
Number of faculty members: 73
Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Full-time faculty members: 62
Part-time faculty members: 11
SCHOOL
CALENDAR
August-May (semesters)
Commencement and conferring of degrees: May
One summer session.
Associate of Applied
Sciences: Aviation Maintenance Management, Aviation Maintenance Technology,
Dental Hygiene, Health Information Management, Invasive Cardiovascular
Technology, Medical Laboratory Technician Studies, Physical Therapy Assistant
Studies, Respiratory Therapy
Associate of Arts: Art, English, Foreign
Languages, Journalism, Legal Assistant Studies, Music, Speech, Substance Abuse
Counseling, Theater
Associate of Science: Biology, Chemistry,
Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Surgical Technology
Associate of General
Sciences: Accounting, Biomedical Technician Studies, Biotechnology, Business
Education, Business Management, Environmental Chemistry, Health Studies,
Hospitality Industry, Political Science, Pre-engineering, Premedical/dental,
Prenursing, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Prepharmacy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine,
Psychology, Sociology, Technical Chemistry, Technical Physics
Certificate: Airframe and Powerplant
Maintenance, Computer-Aided Drafting, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Electronic
Technology, Phlebotomy
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
Southern University at Shreveport is a member of the
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Intercollegiate Sports: men’s basketball;
women’s basketball.
Athletic Contact: Director of Athletics,
Southern University at Shreveport, 3050 Martin Luther
King Boulevard, Shreveport, Louisiana 71107; Telephone:
313-674-3335 or 3340; 800-458-1472 Ext. 340 or 335 (toll-free).
STUDENT LIFE
Campus Services: Health center, personal
and psychological counseling, career planning and placement, remediation, and
tutoring.
Campus Activities: Social and cultural
activities include chorale. Students may get involved in the student-run
newspaper or yearbook. Leadership opportunities are found in the Student
Government Association or the various other organizations, including religious
organizations, fraternities, sororities, and honor societies.
Housing Availability: None.
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