Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA)

Public two-year college in Shreveport, LA that costs an average of $8,120 a year after financial aid and graduates 11% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$8,120
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
11%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$35,836

HBCUPublicMidsize city1,910 undergraduates

Cost of SUSLA

Total cost of attendance (per year)$16,002
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,958
Housing and food (on campus)$11,670
Books and supplies$1,600
Average net price after aid$8,120

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$8,105
$30,001–48,000$7,480
$48,001–75,000$4,725
$110,001+$16,002

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with SUSLA's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate11%
First-year retention38%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$29,400
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$35,836
Rank in Louisiana (earnings)5th of 5 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants54%
Students with federal loans59%

Majors and programs at SUSLA

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (22)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions47$32,679$5,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions26$14,572—
Accounting and Related Services———
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Computer Software and Media Applications5——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications28——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management———
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Design and Applied Arts———
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians———
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians———
Engineering1——
Engineering Technologies/Technicians———
Health and Medical Administrative Services5——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services21——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians———
Information Science/Studies2——
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians———
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians———
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians———
Security Science and Technology———
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians12——

Associate's degree programs (14)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing64$88,746$20,309
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions15$62,012—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions41$50,972$15,362
Accounting and Related Services10——
Business/Commerce13——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions13——
Computer Science6——
Criminal Justice and Corrections19——
Design and Applied Arts———
Education3——
Engineering Technologies/Technicians3——
Health and Medical Administrative Services5——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities197—$16,011
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions16——

Similar colleges in Louisiana

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Louisiana State University-EuniceEunice$7,454—$43,288
ITI Technical CollegeBaton Rouge$22,128—$71,551
Herzing University-New OrleansMetairie$21,67892%$44,255
Louisiana Culinary InstituteBaton Rouge$26,45138%$40,662

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About SUSLA

TypePublic two-year college
LocationShreveport, LA
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates1,910
Student-to-faculty ratio22 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitesusla.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does SUSLA cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $16,002 a year (tuition and fees: $4,958). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,120 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,105.

How much do SUSLA graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $35,836 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 5 similar colleges in Louisiana.

What is SUSLA's graduation rate?

11% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 38% of first-year students return for a second year.