Southern University at Shreveport

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,618

0% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$10,237

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

26.3%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

3,088

51.7% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

9.27%

28 Graduates

About

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Enrollment

Graduates

Operations

About

Southern University at Shreveport is a higher education institution located in Caddo Parish, LA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Southern University at Shreveport were .

In 2017, 319 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern University at Shreveport. 81.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.8% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were black or african american (273 degrees), 8.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern University at Shreveport is $2,618, which is $-4,796 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern University at Shreveport is $2,618, which is $-4,796 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,237.

In 2017, 57% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 50% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$2,618

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Southern University at Shreveport was $2,618. The cost of tuition at Southern University at Shreveport is $-4,796 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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Average Net Price

$10,237

2017 Value

10.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Southern University at Shreveport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,237. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Southern University at Shreveport grew by 10.5%.

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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.

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Other Student Expenses

$7,394

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern University at Shreveport was of $7,394 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of room and board increased by 0.942% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

50%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Southern University at Shreveport received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 8.06% with respect to 2016, when 62% 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.

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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.

26.3%

2016 Default Rate

350

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Southern University at Shreveport was 26.3%, which represents 350 out of the 1332 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.

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Enrollment

Southern University at Shreveport has a total enrollment of 3,088 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern University at Shreveport is 1,595 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,493. This means that 51.7% 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 90.4% Black or African American, 5.05% White, 0.453% Asian, 0.259% Hispanic or Latino, 0.227% Two or More Races, 0.0972% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0324% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern University at Shreveport in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Black or African American Female (62.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (27.3%) and White Female (2.63%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern University at Shreveport, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,088 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern University at Shreveport is 1,595 and the part-time enrollment is 1,493. This means that 51.7% of students enrolled at Southern University at Shreveport are enrolled full-time compared with 36% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

41%

2017 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 41%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Southern University at Shreveport had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

  1. Black or African American

    2,793

  2. White

    156

  3. Asian

    14

The enrolled student population at Southern University at Shreveport is 90.4% Black or African American, 5.05% White, 0.453% Asian, 0.259% Hispanic or Latino, 0.227% Two or More Races, 0.0972% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0324% 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 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2017, 199 more women than men received degrees from Southern University at Shreveport. The majority of degree recipients at Southern University at Shreveport are black or african american (273 degrees awarded). There were 8.27 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southern University at Shreveport is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (178 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (74 degrees), and Protective Services (14 degrees).

Workforce

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 (1,366,659 people), Physicians (482,478 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (218,105 people), Other managers (192,395 people), and Medical & health services managers (182,387 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern University at Shreveport are Health (178 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (74 degrees), Protective Services (14 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (7 degrees), and Biology (8 degrees).

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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, Public relations specialists, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Southern University at Shreveport are Health (178 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (74 degrees), Protective Services (14 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (7 degrees), and Biology (8 degrees).

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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 (1,869,303 people), Elementary & secondary schools (489,552 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (406,450 people), Offices of physicians (362,958 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (348,876 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern University at Shreveport are Health (178 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (74 degrees), Protective Services (14 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (7 degrees), and Biology (8 degrees).

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Degrees

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

  1. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

  2. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

  3. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern University at Shreveport was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

  1. 60

  2. 259

In 2017, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Southern University at Shreveport, which is 0.232 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (259).

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Most Common Male Majors

In false, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Southern University at Shreveport in General Studies, which is 0.224 times less than the 58 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In false, 58 degrees were awarded to women at Southern University at Shreveport in General Studies, which is 4.46 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

6%

100% Completion Time

11%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 6% 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 16% within 200%.

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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.

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Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (11.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Southern University at Shreveport is Male and Black or African American (11.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. Black or African American

    273 degrees awarded

  2. White

    33 degrees awarded

  3. Asian

    1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern University at Shreveport is black or african american (273 degrees awarded). There were 8.27 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

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

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Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

  1. Black or African American Female

    226 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American Male

    47 degrees awarded

  3. White Female

    25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Southern University at Shreveport is black or african american female (226 degrees awarded). There were 4.81 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (47 degrees).

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Operations

Southern University at Shreveport has an endowment valued at nearly $745k, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $56.8k (7.62%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, Southern University at Shreveport had a total salary expenditure of $31.6M. Southern University at Shreveport employs 31 Instructors, 23 Assistant professors, and 13 Associate professors. Most academics at Southern University at Shreveport are Female Instructors (24), Female Assistant professors(17), and Female Associate professors (9).

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 52 employees, Management, with 28 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$745k

2017 Endowment

5.85%

growth from 2016

Southern University at Shreveport has an endowment valued at about $745k, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern University at Shreveport grew 5.85% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.91M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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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.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

  1. $7.86M - Federal

  2. $492k - State

  3. $24.6k - Local

As of 2017, Southern University at Shreveport received $7.86M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $492k from state grants and contracts, and $24.6k from local grants and contracts.

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Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$11.7M

2017 Salaries

4.97%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Southern University at Shreveport paid a median of $11.7M in salaries, which represents 36.9% of their overall expenditure ($31.6M) and a 4.97% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.63% decline from 2015 and a 8.07% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$3.37M

Instructional Salaries

71

Number of Employees

In 2017, Southern University at Shreveport paid a total of $3.37M to 71 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.48M (34%) for similar Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional.

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Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern University at Shreveport were Instructor with 31 employees; Assistant professor with 23 employees; and Assistant professor with 13 employees.

In 2017, 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 52 employees; Management with 28 employees; and Service with 17 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

  1. Female Instructor

  2. Female Assistant professor

  3. Female Associate professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern University at Shreveport was Female Instructor with 24 employees, Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, and Female Associate professor with 9 employees.

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

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