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Southern University at Shreveport

UNCF’s holistic, powerful study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” reaffirms the significant economic contributions of Southern University at Shreveport. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by Southern University at Shreveport’s faculty, employees and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion and a more dynamic community environment.

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Founded in 1964 in Shreveport, Louisiana, Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) is the only HBCU comprehensive community college in Louisiana. SUSLA offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in nursing, liberal arts and humanities, and dental hygiene.

  • $68.9M
    Total Economic Impact
  • 700
    Jobs
  • $480.3M
    Lifetime Earnings of 2021 Graduates