Southern University at Shreveport
Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) is located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The University was established in 1967 and it serves over 3,000 students currently. This is a historically black institution that has been serving the needs of the community for several decades. SUSLA gives students the best possible educational opportunities while seeking to prepare students to transfer to four-year schools. The goal of this school is to continue to enrich the community by providing top-notch educational academic programs. This school has many different associate degree opportunities in various areas of study.
The SUSLA nursing program is one that has always been held in high esteem. There are three different areas of study for prospective nursing students to consider. Students can pursue the certified nursing assistant program, the practical nursing program, or the associate degree nursing program. All programs are designed to give students the necessary foundation so that they can achieve continued success in the professional world.
Students will be fully prepared to take either the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN licensure exams upon successful graduation from their respective programs.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students3,088 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate41% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 37 |
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Nursing schools located within 102 miles radius of Southern University at Shreveport
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Bossier Parish Community College
11 miles away |
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Northwest Louisiana Technical College
33 miles away |
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Panola College
41 miles away |
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Kilgore College
62 miles away |
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Texarkana College
63 miles away |
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Northeast Texas Community College
72 miles away |
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University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
77 miles away |
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South Arkansas Community College
82 miles away |
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Southern Arkansas University Tech
99 miles away |
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Angelina College
102 miles away |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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Bossier Parish Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Coahoma Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Louisiana State University-Eunice
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2007 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $660/credit | |
| In State Students | $660/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $660/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $29,700 | $29,700 | $29,700 |
| ADN | 70 | $46,200 | $46,200 | $46,200 |
| BSN | 125 | $82,500 | $82,500 | $82,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 88% of Southern University at Shreveport's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 83% | $5,080 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $1,470 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 19% | $1,150 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 2% | $6,553 |
| Federal Student Loans | 70% | $6,567 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$10,237
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,130 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,743 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,496 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,764 |
| Over $110,000$15,764 |
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Student Population
3,088
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,067
Women
1,021
Men
52%
Full-time
48%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
90% |
|
White |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Asian |
0% |
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Hispanic |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.
